Henderson PD Press Release: Robbery at Dabney Drive Cruizers Store

On August 14, 2016 at approximately 4:10 PM officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to the Magistrates Office in reference an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers found that a Ms. Talaya Rogers had been robbed in the parking lot of Cruizers, 800 Dabney Dr., while attempting to purchase a cellular phone from a subject that had posted an ad on Facebook.

The investigation is being conducted by members of the Henderson Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division. If anyone should have any information related to this case, they are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925 or the Henderson Police Department at 252-438-4141. Crime Stoppers offers a reward of up to $2,000 for information that may lead to an arrest. Callers may remain anonymous.

Authority: Chief M.W. Barrow

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Vance County Woman Arrested and Charged with First Degree Murder

From the Office of Sheriff Peter White

On Friday, August 27th at approximately 12:40 p.m. deputies with the Vance County Sheriff’s Department received a call to 170 Bill Bragg-Morton Road in Vance County. Upon arrival, deputies discovered Terrance Leneil Williams, 33, of 871 Warrenton Road, had suffered an apparent gun shot wound.

After further investigation, Kedesha Shontrell Williams, 23, of 70 Pine Forest Drive, Henderson was arrested and charged with First Degree Murder. She is in the Vance County Detention Center awaiting an initial appearance in court. She has no bond.

Kedesha Williams is a close friend of Terrance Williams.

This investigation is ongoing and no other information can be released at this time.

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Vance County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit Announces Marijuana Arrest

Sheriff Peter White announces the following arrest by the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit:

Timothy Randall Beckham, 560 Little Rosewood Lane, Henderson, NC 27537

Age: 53

Charges: Manufacture of Marijuana and Possession of Non-Tax paid Alcoholic Beverages

Bond: $7,000

Court Date: 09/26/2016

The Vance County Drug Enforcement Unit with the assistance of NC National Guard Counter Drug Support Program arrested the above individual after spotting approximately 20 mature Marijuana Plants on the property of 560 Little Rosewood Lane. A further search of the property uncovered a homemade distillery and approximately four gallons or more of non-tax paid liquor and approximately 55 gallons of mash waiting to be processed. The estimated street value of the Marijuana is $1,200 per plant and $100 per gallon of non-tax paid liquor.