Henderson Police Department

One Dead, Two Injured in Shooting on Rowland St.

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-Press Release, Henderson Police Department

On Sunday, October 11, 2020, at approximately 8:20 p.m., officers of the Henderson Police Department were dispatched to 406 Rowland Street to investigate a shooting.

When they arrived, they located an unnamed male (name release pending family notification) suffering from a gunshot wound. The unnamed person had succumbed to his injuries prior to officers’ arrival. Two others had received non-life-threatening injuries, and a third person is being interviewed at this time.

At this point, this investigation is being deemed a domestic-related incident.

This is a fluid, ongoing investigation. More information will be forthcoming.

Henderson Police Department

@HPDNC Looking for Shooting Suspect; Vehicle of Interest


***Update***

Short Video of a Vehicle of Interest.
If anyone recognizes the vehicle please contact Henderson Police immediately.

Press Release:On Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 at approximately 8:43PM, Officers of the Henderson Police Department were dispatched to the 600 block of E. Andrews Avenue to investigate gunfire.

When they arrived, they located Alveante (Al) Markeith Holden (18), of Vance County, suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper torso. Mr. Holden was found seated inside a vehicle he had been operating earlier, in the parking lot of “The Wash House”, a laundry mate. Mr. Holden had succumbed to his injuries prior to our arrival.

Evidence was found in and around “The Wash House” and several individuals were spoken with and interviewed. Through information gathered, Alveante Holden is a victim of a narcotics transaction gone awry. The suspect is a white male and is believed to be the sole shooter in the incident. He was accompanied by another white male, and a white female.

We are seeking the assistance of our community and the people of the surrounding area to solve this case. We are currently looking for an extended cab, white, full-size, truck with a high stance, possibly a lift kit. The make of the vehicle is not clear, but is possibly a GMC or Chevrolet. The only additional descriptor we have is brush/limbs protruding from the cargo area.

We are pleading with the community for anyone with information about this case to contact us immediately. A cash reward of up to $2,000 is offered through Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers (252- 492-1925 or P3 app). Please call us at 252-438-4141 or contact us through Facebook or Instagram.

Melissa Elliott Gang Free

Your Vote Needed! Henderson’s Gang Free Finalist in Mercedes-Benz Vans’ Contest

THIS STORY IS PRESENTED IN PART BY DRAKE DENTISTRY

Gang Free, Inc. in Henderson, NC is one of four finalists in the Mercedes-Benz Vans’ “Small Business, Big Impact” contest. The winning organization will receive a new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter passenger van valued at approximately $35,000.

Voting is ongoing through 12:59 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2020, and is available online at https://www.inc.com/mbvans/contest.html (click here). Also visit the link to see a short video from Gang Free, Inc. Founder Melissa Elliott and to view official contest rules.

“Please share and prepare to vote for Gang Free, Inc.,” Elliott implored the community in a recent email. “Gang Free has made tremendous strides throughout the pandemic and has kept a steady momentum with fighting food insecurities, housing homeless people and getting the community tested for COVID-19.”

In addition to Gang Free, Inc., contest finalists include Downtown Boxing Gym in Detroit, Michigan, Beeze Tees Screen Printing in Keene, New Hampshire and WHO DAT Barbershop in New Orleans, Louisiana.

A winner is expected to be announced at approximately 8 p.m. on October 23.

“That Mercedes Sprinter would be a blessing from God,” said Elliott. “We would be able to make sure that people are eating, to make sure people are being tested [for COVID]. We would be able to reach out to the most vulnerable populations in our community.”

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City Council Meeting to Include Boat Storage Hearing, Adoption of Water/Sewer CIP

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-Information courtesy the City of Henderson

The Henderson City Council will meet on Monday, October 12, 2020, at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave. in Henderson, NC.

Due to COVID-19 health mandates issued by Governor Cooper, the number of citizens allowed into Council Chambers is limited. However, members of the community are strongly encouraged to provide questions/comments for Council in writing as follows and to listen via Zoom.

Written Comments:

  1. Email written comments to emccrackin@ci.henderson.nc.us
  2. Emails received by 3 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be read aloud at the meeting. Comments are limited to three minutes per person.

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Agenda Items Include:

Public Hearing: amending the Zoning Ordinance Table of Uses by adding boat storage in the B-4 District (Neighborhood Commercial) as a permitted use.

Adoption of the City of Henderson’s Water and Sewer Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and financial analysis.

Award a contract to Synagro for sludge removal from the Henderson Water Reclamation Facility via a Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) project and approve Budget Amendment #4 to establish the CIP project.

Establish a Use of Funds schedule for the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) funding grant.

Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Henderson and Dominion Energy North Carolina.

Approval of purchase of 204 Mulberry Street for the Urban Redevelopment Area.

Accepting an award for U. S. Department of Justice’s 2020 BJA Justice Assistance Grant to fund the purchase of two Watchguard In-Car Video Camera systems.

Accepting transfer of ownership of K-9 Deli to Sgt. Jonathan Thomas, handler, through a Contractual Hold Harmless Agreement.

Board Appointments.

Click here to view previous and current Henderson City Council meeting agendas and minutes. 

NC State Board of Elections

Voter Intimidation Prohibited by Law in North Carolina

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-Press Release, NC State Board of Elections

Ahead of early voting and Election Day, the State Board of Elections reminds all North Carolinians that voter intimidation and coercion are prohibited by state and federal law.

“The State Board is committed to ensuring all voters have a safe voting experience, free from intimidation and harassment,” said Karen Brinson Bell, executive director of the State Board of Elections. “Regardless of political affiliation, every voter deserves to cast their ballot in peace.”

The State Board on Friday issued Numbered Memo 2020-30: Conduct at the Polls for the 2020 General Election. The memo describes prohibited acts, along with actions voters and poll workers should take to ensure a safe voting environment.

Penalties for violations include prison time, fines or both.

One-stop, in-person early voting begins Thursday, October 15 and ends Saturday, October 31. Election Day is November 3.

Buffer Zones

Buffer zones protect voters from harassment and intimidation when entering a polling place. Electioneering and other activities are prohibited inside the buffer zone.

In most situations, the buffer zone is 50 feet from the entrance to the polling place.

The area outside the buffer zone is a public forum, which the First Amendment protects from most restrictions on political activity.

“We must balance the right of every voter to enter the voting place free from intimidation within these First Amendment protections,” Bell said in the numbered memo.

Control of Polls

The chief judge or one-stop site manager must ensure voters can peacefully access the buffer zone and voting enclosure. If they are unable to do so, the chief judge must contact the county board of elections or law enforcement.

Election officials must be prepared to respond immediately to behavior that disrupts or threatens to disrupt the peace and order of a polling place. If the behavior poses a threat to any person’s safety or a situation seems likely to get out of control, the election official should immediately contact local law enforcement for assistance.

“The State Board has partnerships with federal, state, and local agencies who provide assistance, including monitoring and support on the ground,” Bell said.

County boards of elections are encouraged to meet with law enforcement ahead of elections. Partnerships allow for a swift response if county boards or election officials are unable to control a situation at a voting site.

Although they may be contacted as needed, law enforcement should not be stationed at a voting place, as some voters may find their presence intimidating.

Poll Observers/Poll Watchers

Observers are appointed by political parties, and requirements are outlined in state statute. Observers must be registered to vote in the county, except for the 100 state at-large observers who must be registered in the state.

Observers may observe and take notes, but may not disrupt voters or election officials. Observers may not speak to voters or stand close enough where they could see confidential information.

Each political party is required to submit the list of observers to the county board of elections at least five days before a person is scheduled to observe.

Anyone has the right to watch or monitor the election outside the voting place and outside the marked buffer zone. Members of the public, campaigners, candidates, advocates, and “poll watchers” may not enter the buffer zone or voting enclosure unless they are voting.

A poll watcher has no legal status under North Carolina law and must remain outside the marked buffer zone.

To reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 at the polls, all observers must wear masks when inside the voting enclosure. Social distancing is in place in all polling places and observers should abide by social distancing requirements as outlined in Numbered Memo 2020-18.

Observers who refuse to wear a mask or abide by social distancing will be required to leave the voting place.

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Local Noon News 10/9/20

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Alveante (Al) Markeith Holden Shot, Killed in Apparent Drug Deal Gone Awry

John Williams, Jr. Arrested for Recent Shooting Incidents

Vance Co. Animal Shelter Reports a Rabid Skunk on Glebe Road

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Henderson Vance Recreation & Parks

H-V Rec. & Parks Announces Upcoming Events; Online Registration Now Available

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-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department

The Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department announces upcoming events, online registration:

Fortnite Tournament-Extended Registration: Want to win some V-Bucks? Play in the first Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks online single-elimination Fortnite tournament. Youth ages 7-17 team up with three of your friends in a Battle Royal match. Each player on the winning team of the tournament will win 2,800 V-Bucks.

Participants can register online now through October 25, 2020, at https://hvrpd.recdesk.com/. The cost is $8 per team.

For more information, please contact Darius Pitt at (252) 438-3408 or (dpitt@ci.henderson.nc.us).

Body Blast: Body Blast is a 45-minute group circuit training focusing on all of the problem areas. This will be a high energy high impact class, guaranteed to get you into shape!

This class is offered live on the Henderson-Vance Facebook page and at Aycock Recreation Center. Only 10 participants are allowed in the class at Aycock Recreation Center.

For more information, please contact Darius Pitt at (252) 438-3408 or (dpitt@ci.henderson.nc.us).

Virtual Know Your Rights: Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department’s Youth Services Unit will be hosting “Virtual Know Your Rights.” Learn how to protect your civil liberties and your basic rights. Tune in as Juvenile Justice and Law Enforcement give insight on your basic rights.

Virtual Sessions will be live on the Henderson Vance Outreach Facebook page. Sessions will be held on Mondays at 4 p.m. beginning on Monday, October 12, 2020.

For more information, please contact Shantel Hargrove at (252) 430-0382 or (shhargrove@ci.henderson.nc.us).

Online Registration: The Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department is now offering online registration for programs and events. Please use the link  https://hvrpd.recdesk.com/ to create an account to begin registering.

For more information or assistance with setting up your account, please contact Tara Goolsby at (252) 438-3948 or (tgoolsby@ci.henderson.nc.us).

Rabies Alert

Rabid Skunk Found on Glebe Rd

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-Information courtesy Vance County Animal Services

Vance County Animal Services responded to a call on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, in reference to a possibly rabid skunk in the 3600 block of Glebe Road. The skunk was sent off for testing and has tested positive for rabies.

At this time, Animal Services is asking the public to please make sure that all cats and dogs are up-to-date on their rabies vaccine. If your pet is up-to-date and you live in this area, a booster vaccine is recommended.

The Vance County Animal Shelter offers the rabies vaccine for $5. The shelter is located at 1243 Brodie Rd in Henderson and is open Mondays from 12:30 – 4:30 p.m., Tuesdays – Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Pumpkin Splash

Pumpkin Pool Splash Offers Unique Way to Celebrate Fall

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-Information courtesy the Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department

Join Henderson-Vance Recreation & Parks Department for the 2nd Annual Pumpkin Splash on Monday, October 26, 2020, from 4 – 8 p.m. at the Aycock Rec. Center.

Participants ages 17 and under will be able to pick out the perfect pumpkin from the Aycock Rec pool and then receive a goodie bag to take home.

The event will be limited to 48 participants, and you must preregister for the time slot you will attend. Register online at https://hvrpd.recdesk.com by October 19. The cost is $5 per participant.

For more information, please contact Lauren Newlin by phone at (252) 438-3160 or email lnewlin@ci.henderson.nc.us.

Henderson Police Department

HPD: 18-Year-Old Shot, Killed in Apparent Drug Deal Gone Awry

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-Press Release, Henderson Police Department

On Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at approximately 8:43 p.m., officers of the Henderson Police Department were dispatched to the 600 block of E. Andrews Avenue to investigate gunfire. When they arrived, they located Alveante (Al) Markeith Holden (18), of Vance County, suffering from a gunshot wound to the upper torso.

Holden was found seated inside a vehicle he had been operating earlier, in the parking lot of “The Wash House,” a laundromat. Holden had succumbed to his injuries prior to the officers’ arrival.

Evidence was found in and around “The Wash House,” and several individuals were interviewed. Through information gathered, Holden is a victim of a narcotics transaction gone awry.

The suspect is a white male and is believed to be the sole shooter in the incident. He was accompanied by another white male and a white female.

HPD is seeking the assistance of the community and the people of the surrounding area to solve this case. We are currently looking for an extended cab, white, full-size truck with a high stance, possibly a lift kit. The make of the vehicle is not clear but is possibly a GMC or Chevrolet. The only additional descriptor we have is brush/limbs protruding from the cargo area.

We are pleading with the community for anyone with information about this case to contact us immediately. A cash reward of up to $2,000 is offered through Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers ((252) 492-1925 or P3 app).

Please call the HPD at (252) 438-4141 or contact us through Facebook or Instagram.