– from Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow
During the morning hours of October 6, 2025, a multi-agency operation involving the service of four search warrants was conducted at separate locations within Henderson and Vance County. The search warrants were executed at 150 Falkner Street, 724 Jefferson Street, and 441 Pearl Street, all within the City of Henderson, as well as 57 Meredith Lane in Vance County.
This coordinated effort included personnel from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, Wake Forest Police Department, Vance County Sheriff’s Office, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, Oxford Police Department, and the Henderson Police Department.
As a result of this operation, two individuals were immediately arrested (possible future charges pending further investigation), and illegal narcotics, firearms, and U.S. currency were seized.
Arrests and Charges
Kyrick Jykise Alston (19) of 57 Meredith Lane was charged with:
- WFA – Sell/Deliver Heroin, and PWIMSD Heroin (prior)
- WFA – Conspire to Sell/Deliver Heroin (prior)
- WFA – Trafficking Opium or Heroin (×5), and PWIMSD Heroin (prior)
- WFA – Trafficking Opium or Heroin (×4), and PWIMSD Heroin (prior)
- WFA – Trafficking Opium or Heroin (×4), and PWIMSD Heroin
Alston received no bond and was remanded to the Vance County Detention Center.
Viola Alston (73) of 150 Falkner Street was charged with:
- WFA – Felony Possession of Cocaine
- Maintain Vehicle/Dwelling/Place for Controlled Substances (F)
- Possession with intent to sell and deliver Marijuana
- Felony Possession of Marijuana
Viola Alston received a $25,000 secured bond and was bonded prior to transport.
Items Seized
- 767 grams of Marijuana
- 3.7 grams of Cocaine
- One shotgun and two handguns (Walther 9mm pistol, Glock 20 – 10mm, KelTec 12-gauge shotgun)
724 Jefferson Street:
- 151 dosage units of Heroin
- 5.7 grams of Cocaine
- $13,474 in U.S. Currency
441 Pearl Street:
- One firearm (American Tactical AR Pistol – .300 Blackout)
57 Meredith Lane:
- 440 dosage units of Heroin
- One firearm (Anderson Arms AR-15)
- $685.10 in U.S. Currency
Regional operations such as this and the one held last month continue to produce significant results in our ongoing efforts to reduce violent crime and illegal narcotics activity within our communities. The Henderson Police Department extends its appreciation to all partnering agencies for their continued cooperation and commitment to public safety.
