— courtesy North Carolina SBI and NC Dept. of Public Safety
RALEIGH – The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and the Warren and Franklin County Sheriffs’ offices arrested six men Nov. 8 on heroin trafficking charges following a three-month undercover operation.
Charged were Steven Lamar Cooke, 35, of Warrenton; Derrick Lamont Cooke, 38 of Warrenton; Dalton Raheim Williams, 33 of Warrenton; Kiree Dequan Williams, 22, of Warrenton; Jamar Shaheen Foster, 25 of Warrenton; and Traquan Foster, 25, of Warrenton. Charges ranged from trafficking in heroin to home invasion. The men were taken to the Warren County Jail.
The operation, dubbed Operation Cooke Out, centered on the home of brothers Steven and Derrick Cooke who allegedly ran an open-air heroin market. More than 900 dosage units of heroin were purchased or seized during the operation.
“Heroin is poisoning our streets at an alarming rate,” said Timothy L. Gay, assistant special agent in charge of SBI’s Capital District Office. “This is why it is important for law enforcement bring their resources together and target dealers like these to make a difference in our communities.”
Warren County Sheriff Johnny Williams said drug trafficking has been on the increase in his county.
“This will not be the end,” Williams said. “We will continue to diligently fight illegal drug activities and put offenders in jail.”
The operation began as a result of citizens’ complaints. Franklin County Sheriff Kent Winstead said he appreciated the joint effort to get the suspects apprehended.
“This is just the tip of the iceberg,” Winstead said. “We will continue to apprehend and arrest drug dealers who are a dangerous blight on our communities.”
Charges are as follows:
Steven Lamar Cooke
Three counts of conspiracy to sell and deliver heroin; one count of possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver, (PWIMSD); one count felony sale of heroin.
$860,000 secured bond.
Derrick Lamont Cooke
PWIMSD; felony count of maintaining a vehicle and dwelling for the manufacture and sale of heroin; felony possession of drug paraphernalia.
$30,000 secured bond
Dalton Raheim Williams
Felony possession of cocaine; possession of marijuana; felony count of maintaining a vehicle and dwelling for the manufacture and sale of heroin; felony count of PWIMSD, felony count of trafficking heroin or opium; one count trafficking; felony count of selling heroin; felony count delivering heroin.
$420,000 secured bond
Kiree Dequan Williams
Misdemeanor breaking and entering, resisting public officer
$5,000 secured bond
Jamar Shaheen Foster
Misdemeanor breaking and entering, resisting public officer
$5,000 secured bond
Traquan Foster
Misdemeanor breaking and entering, resisting public officer
$5,000 secured bond
The SBI provides expert criminal investigative assistance to local law enforcement agencies when requested by police, sheriffs, district attorneys or judges. The agency also has original jurisdiction in cases such as drug and arson investigations, election law violations, gambling, child sexual abuse in day care centers, computer crimes against children and crimes involving state property.
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News 11/10/17
/by LarryHeroin Traffickers Arrested in Warren and Franklin Counties
/by WIZS Staff— courtesy North Carolina SBI and NC Dept. of Public Safety
RALEIGH – The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and the Warren and Franklin County Sheriffs’ offices arrested six men Nov. 8 on heroin trafficking charges following a three-month undercover operation.
Charged were Steven Lamar Cooke, 35, of Warrenton; Derrick Lamont Cooke, 38 of Warrenton; Dalton Raheim Williams, 33 of Warrenton; Kiree Dequan Williams, 22, of Warrenton; Jamar Shaheen Foster, 25 of Warrenton; and Traquan Foster, 25, of Warrenton. Charges ranged from trafficking in heroin to home invasion. The men were taken to the Warren County Jail.
The operation, dubbed Operation Cooke Out, centered on the home of brothers Steven and Derrick Cooke who allegedly ran an open-air heroin market. More than 900 dosage units of heroin were purchased or seized during the operation.
“Heroin is poisoning our streets at an alarming rate,” said Timothy L. Gay, assistant special agent in charge of SBI’s Capital District Office. “This is why it is important for law enforcement bring their resources together and target dealers like these to make a difference in our communities.”
Warren County Sheriff Johnny Williams said drug trafficking has been on the increase in his county.
“This will not be the end,” Williams said. “We will continue to diligently fight illegal drug activities and put offenders in jail.”
The operation began as a result of citizens’ complaints. Franklin County Sheriff Kent Winstead said he appreciated the joint effort to get the suspects apprehended.
“This is just the tip of the iceberg,” Winstead said. “We will continue to apprehend and arrest drug dealers who are a dangerous blight on our communities.”
Charges are as follows:
Steven Lamar Cooke
Three counts of conspiracy to sell and deliver heroin; one count of possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver, (PWIMSD); one count felony sale of heroin.
$860,000 secured bond.
Derrick Lamont Cooke
PWIMSD; felony count of maintaining a vehicle and dwelling for the manufacture and sale of heroin; felony possession of drug paraphernalia.
$30,000 secured bond
Dalton Raheim Williams
Felony possession of cocaine; possession of marijuana; felony count of maintaining a vehicle and dwelling for the manufacture and sale of heroin; felony count of PWIMSD, felony count of trafficking heroin or opium; one count trafficking; felony count of selling heroin; felony count delivering heroin.
$420,000 secured bond
Kiree Dequan Williams
Misdemeanor breaking and entering, resisting public officer
$5,000 secured bond
Jamar Shaheen Foster
Misdemeanor breaking and entering, resisting public officer
$5,000 secured bond
Traquan Foster
Misdemeanor breaking and entering, resisting public officer
$5,000 secured bond
The SBI provides expert criminal investigative assistance to local law enforcement agencies when requested by police, sheriffs, district attorneys or judges. The agency also has original jurisdiction in cases such as drug and arson investigations, election law violations, gambling, child sexual abuse in day care centers, computer crimes against children and crimes involving state property.
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American Education Week
/by WIZS Staff— courtesy Vance County Schools
During November 13-17, the nation will observe American Education Week, a time to celebrate public education and the educators who make a difference every day in the lives of children.
Granville Crimes Late Oct, Early Nov 2017
/by WIZS Staff— courtesy Granville County Crime Stoppers
Sometime between Saturday, October 21st and Sunday, October 22nd, 2017 an unknown person or persons unlawfully went upon private property of a residence located off Old Roxboro Road, Oxford , NC and criminally removed a Craftsman generator from underneath an open shed.
Sometime between Wednesday, November 1st, 2017 late evening and Thursday, November 2nd, 2017 early morning hours an unknown person or persons unlawfully went upon private property of Oxford Mini Mart convenience store located off Williamsboro Street, Oxford, NC and forced entry into the store, which caused criminal property damage. Also, criminals removed cash money and two cash boxes from the cash register. A Nissan Altima vehicle silver in color was involved in this incident.
If you have information concerning these incidents, please contact the Granville County Sheriff’s Office at 919-693-3213 or call Crime Stoppers 919-693-3100.
THE GRANVILLE COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS AUTHORIZED THE PAYMENT OF A REWARD OF UP TO $1,000 FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO THE ARREST/INDICTMENT(S) OF PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR THESE CRIMES. IF YOU HAVE INFORMATION CONCERNING THESE CRIMES OR ANY OTHER SERIOUS CRIME(S) IN GRANVILLE COUNTY. YOU ARE ASKED TO CALL THE GRANVILLE COUNTY CRIME STOPPERS IN OXFORD AT 919-693-3100.
Houston Astros Carlos Díaz Visits Granville Central High School
/by WIZS Staff— courtesy Granville County Schools
The Spanish students at Granville Central High School recently had the privilege of listening to Carlos Díaz, Center Fielder of the Houston Astros, talk about Puerto Rico and the current crisis affecting the country. He shared places to visit, typical food, and information about the status of Puerto Rico since Hurricane María and Irma. He also shared information about being well-rounded students who are excelling in the classroom and on the field. He encouraged students that are looking to enter professional sports to make sure that they are well rounded because sports are a part of who you are, but they don’t define who you are.
Right Carlos Diaz, Left, Spanish Teacher Wendy Owens
Franklin County Celebrates its Veterans
/by WIZS Staff— courtesy Franklin County Government
Veterans will be honored November 10 with a program and luncheon
Franklin County citizens will unite Friday, November 10th to show love and appreciation for veterans in the county, state and nation who have bravely served our armed forces and to those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Franklin County is stepping it up this year, celebrating veterans with both a program and luncheon in their honor! This year’s program will begin at 11:00 a.m. in the parking area behind the Hamilton H. Hobgood Courthouse Annex, 113 S. Main Street, Louisburg, North Carolina. Guest speaker will be Robert Elliott of the Veterans Farm of North Carolina. Musical selections will be rendered by the Louisburg High School Band and Chorus as well as other special musical guests. A luncheon for veterans will follow at noon. In the event of rain, the celebration will be held in the auditorium of Louisburg High School.
The Franklin County Veterans Service Office hopes citizens will attend the program to show support for military personnel both near and far and to remember many are on foreign soil fighting for the freedoms we enjoy on a daily basis.
For more information on the event, contact the Franklin County Veterans Service Office at 919-496-1939. Additional contact numbers can be obtained by visiting Franklin County’s website at www.franklincountync.us.
High School Football Recap and Playoffs
/by WIZS Staff— by Jeff Jenkins
Following a close 20-14 Optimist Bowl victory over Northern Vance last Friday night, Southern Vance finished the 2017 football season with a 6-5 overall record — the Raiders’ first winning season since 2011 ! Although the Raiders’ 5-3 Northern Carolina 2A Conference record was not quite good enough for a playoff berth, first year head Darry Ragland and his team hope to carry some momentum into the offseason, with plans to rebuild around a crop of young players who will return without their senior leaders: QB Elijah Stewart, WR Kyree Ford, RB Tyrese Henderson, and wounded warrior Zamari Ellis, who missed the entire season with a foot injury.
Meanwhile over at Northern Vance, first year head coach Antwain Cook and his Vikings will remember the 2017 season as one of mostly disappointments, but with evidence of better things to come. Their offense, which had to completely regroup after Elijah Stewart and Kyree Ford transferred to Southern Vance, was shut out in 3 of their first 4 games, but improved over the last two-thirds of the season, scoring points against Warren County, Roanoke Rapids, and Bunn, and collecting their two wins against Louisburg (17-14) and Webb (33-13). Almost as sweet as another win, the Vikings led Southern Vance 14-0 at the half of last week’s Optimist Bowl, and the outcome was closer than most anyone predicted!
AND NOW the playoffs begin, with undisputed Northern Carolina 2A Conference champs South Granville (11-0) seeded #3 in the 2AA East, Bunn (8-3) at #8, and Roanoke Rapids at #13. Granville Central, only 5-6 overall, but the NCC’s 1A champs (via their win over Louisburg) is seeded #4 in the 1AA East and has a Bye this Friday, while all three 2A teams play their first round this Friday.
Check out this same spot on the Web next week for a report on which NCC teams survive the first round.
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