Search Warrant Leads to Drug Arrest
Henderson Police Department Press Release
On Sunday, October 9, 2016, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Unit executed a search warrant at 1218 Toppleman Street, Henderson. During the search, officers located and seized 239 bindles of heroin as well as 2.6 grams of marijuana.
Raheem Debnam, 25, 1218 Toppleman Street, Henderson was charged with the following offenses: Trafficking heroin by manufacture, trafficking heroin by possession, maintaining a dwelling for keeping a controlled substance, simple possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession with the intent to manufacture, sell, and deliver heroin.
Debnam was placed in the Vance County Jail after failing to post a 100,000.00 secured bond. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Vance County District Court on October 24, 2016.
Authority: Chief Marcus Barrow
Voluntary Water Conservation
UPDATE: NOON
Water conservation order has now been lifted per Brian Short, Director of Emergency Operations for Vance County.
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Henderson is the managing partner of The Kerr Lake Regional Water System, which prepares and distributes clean, fresh water to Henderson and areas in Vance County, areas in and around Oxford and Warrenton plus other outside sales to areas like Franklin County.
The water plant lost power at some point as a result of the weather. Vance County Director of Emergency Management Brian Short said power had been restored but reserve tanks need to refill.
Voluntary water conservation efforts are in effect until further notice.
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Orange County Speedway forced to cancel Tomorrow’s Race
Due to the approach of a strong storm and storms forecast for our area, we have decided to cancel Saturday’s race. We feel that this is the best decision for the competitors and the fans with all the rain & wind that is expected. We will run the Smokey Dave’s BBQ Mod 4’s on October 22nd along with all other regular divisions and the Allison Legacy Series. It will be DOUBLE POINTS for ALL of our regular divisions and there will be TWIN 50-LAP Late Model races with 4-tire purchase required.
Start time will be at approximately 6:00 p.m. on October 22nd. An official Agenda will be put out next week. Again we apologize but with the forecast, we feel conditions will not be enjoyable for fans or competitors. Thank you and we look forward to seeing everyone for Championship Night and Track or Treat on October 22nd.
Terry and Mary Beth Deal