The Second Thursday Food Distribution will be held at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market off Beckford Drive, Henderson, on Thursday, August 9, 2018, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
This is a partnership of St. James Missionary Baptist Church and First Baptist Church offered to supplement the food resources of Vance County citizens. Recipients remain in their vehicle. No identification is required.
Contact Betty Boyd at 252-432-3967 if you would like to volunteer or have questions.
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-Information courtesy Kelly H. Grissom, Clerk to the Board, Vance County
Please be informed that the Vance County Fire Commission is scheduled to meet Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at 3:30 p.m. in the Administrative Conference Room, Vance County Administration Building, 122 Young Street, Henderson, NC.
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Lieutenant Jessica West and Sergeant Marti Stewart with the Henderson Police Department were on Wednesday’s edition of WIZS’ Alliance Against Crime, a public affairs program, to discuss the Henderson -Vance 35th Annual National Night Out Against Crime event.
This year’s Night Out will be held Tuesday, August 7, 2018, from 5 – 8 p.m. on Breckenridge Street in downtown Henderson. Free hot dogs, drinks, souvenir cups, face painting and bounce houses will be available.
West estimated that 30-50 vendors will be on-hand to interact with the community and provide information on their programs and services. Vendors still interested in participating may contact West or Stewart at the Henderson Police Department.
In addition to the Henderson Police Department, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office, Henderson Fire Department, Vance County Fire Department, EMS personnel, NC State Highway Patrol, Crime Stoppers, Vance County Department of Social Services, and Infinite Possibilities, Inc. will also be among the organizations represented at Night Out.
“Night Out is held for everyone to see what our community has to offer,” said West. “It’s about getting together, having fun and learning about law enforcement; get to know officers one-on-one.”
In case of heavy rain, Night Out will be held the following Tuesday, August 14, 2018 – same time and location.
Other Updates and Upcoming Events:
St. Baldrick’s Day
The 2018 St. Baldrick’s Day event “Cops vs. Cancer” was held at Fox Pond Park in May to raise money for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, an organization dedicated to helping fight childhood cancer. According to West, who shaved her head in support of the foundation, the event has currently raised approximately $11,000 – $12,000. Donations will continue to be accepted through the end of the year. Please visit the event page if you wish to donate.
Community Health Assessment
The Henderson Police Department is partnering with Granville Vance Public Health (GVPH) to conduct a door-to-door community health assessment in Vance County through Saturday, July 28. Volunteers will be identified by a GVPH visor. Participation is important to ensure an accurate reflection of the community’s health needs.
Community Watch Groups
Residents interested in starting a Community Watch group are encouraged to contact West or Stewart. Established groups meet monthly, bimonthly or quarterly. According to Stewart, a police representative attends the meetings to answer citizens’ questions, provide crime statistics on the area and to gather information on what the Henderson Police Department can do to better assist the community.
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-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Terry M. Wright – Chief of Staff
On July 27, 2018, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Enforcement Team concluded Operation “Tip Line” with the arrests of 10 individuals on 62 felony drug-related charges. This operation and arrests were the direct result of information provided by the citizens of Franklin County. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Branch of the SBI (ALE), Louisburg Police Department and Henderson Police Department assisted the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit during this operation.
Operation “Tip Line” began as a result of numerous complaints received by the Sheriff’s Office on individuals who were allegedly involved in the sale of controlled substances throughout the county. Over the past few months, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit substantiated the information and made purchases of controlled substances from these individuals. During Operation “Tip Line” Heroin, Crack Cocaine, Powder Cocaine, Marijuana and Prescription Pills were purchased and seized.
Sheriff Kent Winstead stated, “Operation Tip Line” is a great example of how information is received from the public, analyzed and then used in intelligence-driven investigations. These arrests complement our drug enforcement strategy of addressing both short-term and long-term investigations that meet the needs of particular communities within our county. Citizen-provided information continues to be instrumental to our overall drug enforcement strategy in Franklin County.”
The following individuals were arrested during Operation Tip Line:
Charged with the following: Sell Cocaine (3 counts), Possess with the Intent to Sell and Deliver Cocaine (3 counts), Maintain a Dwelling for the purpose of Selling Cocaine (3 counts).
Placed in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $50,000 secured bond.
Charged with the following: Sell Cocaine (2 counts), Possess with the Intent to Sell and Deliver Cocaine (2 counts), Maintain a Dwelling for the purpose of Selling Cocaine (2 counts).
Currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $50,000 secured bond.
Charged with the following: Sell Cocaine (3 counts), Possess with the Intent to Sell and Deliver Cocaine (3 counts), Maintain a Dwelling for the purpose of Selling Cocaine (3 counts), Possession of Cocaine.
Currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $50,000 secured bond.
David Sidney Smith 130 Smooth Rider Road Louisburg, NC 27549 DOB: 09/01/1994
Charged with the following: Sell Heroin (1 count), Possess with the intent to Sell and Deliver Heroin (1 count), Maintain a Vehicle for the purpose of Selling Heroin (1 count).
Currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $50,000 secured bond.
Charged with the following: Sell Marijuana (3 counts), Possess with the intent to Sell and Deliver Marijuana (3 counts), Maintain a Dwelling for the purpose of Selling Marijuana (3 counts).
Placed in the Franklin County Detention Center under $35,000 secured bond.
Thomas Joseph Wilkins 142 Bridle Trail Youngsville, NC 27596 DOB: 07/14/1996
Charged with the following: Sell Marijuana (2 counts), Possess with the Intent to Sell and Deliver Marijuana (2 counts), Maintain a Dwelling for the purpose of Selling Marijuana (1 count).
Currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $40,000 secured bond.
Shawn Andre Alston 195 Baileys Creek Kittrell, NC 27544 DOB: 02/02/1973
Charged with the following: Sell Cocaine (3 counts), Possess with the Intent to Sell and Deliver Cocaine (3 counts), Maintain a Dwelling for the purpose of Selling Cocaine (3 counts), Possess Heroin (1 count), Possess Cocaine (1 count), Resist, Delay and Obstruct, Simple Possession of Marijuana.
Currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $155,000 secured bond.
Julia Jones Tharrington 137 Rice Drive Wake Forest, NC 27587 DOB: 05/14/1960
Charged with the following: Sell and Deliver Heroin (1 count), Possess with Intent to Sell and Deliver Heroin (1 count), Maintain a Dwelling for the purpose of Selling Heroin (1 count).
Currently being held in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $50,000 secured bond.
Charged with the following: Trafficking, Opium or Heroin (3 counts), Maintain a Dwelling for the purpose of Selling Controlled Substance (1 count).
Placed in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $20,000 secured bond.
Donathan Domica Perry 161 Happy Valley Trail Franklinton, NC 27525 DOB: 10/27/1976
Charged with the following: Trafficking, Opium or Heroin (4 counts), Maintain a Vehicle for the purpose of Selling Controlled Substance (1 count).
Placed in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $100,000 secured bond.
For more information regarding this operation or to provide information to the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit, please contact Sgt. Ken Pike at 919-496-2186.
-Information and photo courtesy Central Baptist Church
Former UNC and NBA star Phil Ford recently spoke at the closing program of the week-long Vacation Bible School at Central Baptist Church, 2574 Ruin Creek Road, Henderson. Vacation Bible School was held July 23-27. Ford encouraged students to study their Bibles and attend church.
Following the talk, Ford (left in photo) posed for pictures with students and families and signed autographs.
Former UNC and NBA basketball star Phil Ford posed for pictures with students and families and signed autographs at Central Baptist Church (Photo courtesy Central Baptist Church)
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-Information courtesy Angela Allen, Director, Granville County Tourism Development Authority
The Creedmoor Gymnasium and B.C. Roberts Ballfield, 108 Wilton Avenue (NC-56) in Creedmoor will be the site of the “National Day of Play” on Friday, August 3, 2018, from 4 – 9 p.m.
This event will offer fun for the whole family with a live DJ, games, magic shows, stilt walkers and face painting.
Free hot dogs, Sno Balls, chips, cotton candy and beverages will also be available.
A prize wheel and a Hungry, Hungry Human Competition will be sponsored by SKY ZONE of Durham.
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Kamia Oshea Jones 6625 Dealous Drive Zebulon, NC 27597 DOB: 7/14/1997
Travis Wesley Jones 55 Scarboro Drive Bunn, NC 27508 DOB: 12/8/1979
Jerrick Lemont Ellis. 86 Buddys Way Zebulon, NC 27597 DOB: 07/18/1979
David Sidney Smith 130 Smooth Rider Road Louisburg, NC 27549 DOB: 09/01/1994
Anthony Callie Proctor 140 Cattle Drive Zebulon, NC 27597 DOB: 01/13/1979
Thomas Joseph Wilkins 142 Bridle Trail Youngsville, NC 27596 DOB: 07/14/1996
Shawn Andre Alston 195 Baileys Creek Kittrell, NC 27544 DOB: 02/02/1973
Julia Jones Tharrington 137 Rice Drive Wake Forest, NC 27587 DOB: 05/14/1960
Timothy Mark Shearin 394 Moulton Road Louisburg, NC 27549 DOB: 05/26/1970
Donathan Domica Perry 161 Happy Valley Trail Franklinton, NC 27525 DOB: 10/27/1976
