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-Press Release, U.S. Department of Justice
Robert J. Higdon, Jr., the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, announces that United States District Judge James C. Dever, III, sentenced MARK ANTHONY CRUDUP, 27, of Henderson to 192 months imprisonment, followed by 5 years of supervised released.
On April 15, 2019, CRUDUP pled guilty to two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and possession with intent to distribute heroin, fentanyl, and THCa products.
On October 29, 2015, CRUDUP, a convicted felon, was located at a residence in Henderson where a search was executed and was found in possession of a loaded 9mm pistol.
In an unrelated incident, on September 15, 2018, the Henderson Police Department (HPD) attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by CRUDUP who fled from the officer at speeds of 60 miles per hour in a 35 mile per hour zone. While fleeing, CRUDUP tossed a large bag containing approximately 474 grams of marijuana from the vehicle. Then, CRUDUP jumped and ran from the vehicle on foot while holding a firearm with an extended magazine.
The pursing HPD officer gave chase and caught up with CRUDUP and a struggle ensued during which he bit the officer’s arm.
Throughout the struggle, CRUDUP remained armed with the loaded firearm and when he and the officer fell to the ground, CRUDUP’S firearm was pointed at the officer. CRUDUP also pulled at the officer’s duty belt.
Additional officers arrived and officers placed CRUDUP into custody at which point they found heroin laced with fentanyl in his pocket. The firearm was loaded with 17 rounds of ammunition and had been reported stolen.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. Since 2017, the United States Department of Justice has reinvigorated the PSN program and has targeted violent criminals, directing all U.S. Attorney’s Offices to work in partnership with federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement and the local community to develop effective, locally-based strategies to reduce violent crime.
This case is also part of the Take Back North Carolina Initiative of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina. This initiative emphasizes the regional assignment of federal prosecutors to work with law enforcement and District Attorney’s Offices on a sustained basis in those communities to reduce the violent crime rate, drug trafficking, and crimes against law enforcement.
The investigation of this case was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), the Henderson Police Department, North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement, and the Oxford Police Department.
Assistant United States Attorney Robert J. Dodson prosecuted the case for the government.
Neil Simon’s ‘Rumors’ to Add Hilarity to McGregor Hall Performances
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-Information courtesy McGregor Hall Performing Arts Center
PART OF THE ROSEMYR CORPORATION HENDERSON REC PLAYERS 2019 SUMMER SEASON AND SPONSORED BY KILIAN ENGINEERING, INC.
The Henderson Rec Players will present Neil Simon’s “Rumors” on Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10, 2019, at 8 p.m., and Sunday, August 11, 2019, at 2 p.m.
In this classic Neil Simon comedy, four couples gather to celebrate one of the couple’s tenth wedding anniversary, and they all experience a severe attack of Farce. Much confusion and miscommunication add to the hilarity of the evening.
Tickets may be purchased by:
DROP IN: 201 Breckenridge Street, Henderson, N.C. Monday – Friday 1:30 – 5:30 p.m
CALL: (252) 598-0662 (M-F 1:30 – 5:30 p.m.)
CLICK HERE: www.McGregorHall.org (Use the eTix official site, online fees apply)
(This is not a paid advertisement)
Drug Trafficking/Firearms Conviction Gets Henderson Man 16 Years in Prison
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-Press Release, U.S. Department of Justice
Robert J. Higdon, Jr., the United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, announces that United States District Judge James C. Dever, III, sentenced MARK ANTHONY CRUDUP, 27, of Henderson to 192 months imprisonment, followed by 5 years of supervised released.
On April 15, 2019, CRUDUP pled guilty to two counts of being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and possession with intent to distribute heroin, fentanyl, and THCa products.
On October 29, 2015, CRUDUP, a convicted felon, was located at a residence in Henderson where a search was executed and was found in possession of a loaded 9mm pistol.
In an unrelated incident, on September 15, 2018, the Henderson Police Department (HPD) attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by CRUDUP who fled from the officer at speeds of 60 miles per hour in a 35 mile per hour zone. While fleeing, CRUDUP tossed a large bag containing approximately 474 grams of marijuana from the vehicle. Then, CRUDUP jumped and ran from the vehicle on foot while holding a firearm with an extended magazine.
The pursing HPD officer gave chase and caught up with CRUDUP and a struggle ensued during which he bit the officer’s arm.
Throughout the struggle, CRUDUP remained armed with the loaded firearm and when he and the officer fell to the ground, CRUDUP’S firearm was pointed at the officer. CRUDUP also pulled at the officer’s duty belt.
Additional officers arrived and officers placed CRUDUP into custody at which point they found heroin laced with fentanyl in his pocket. The firearm was loaded with 17 rounds of ammunition and had been reported stolen.
This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. Since 2017, the United States Department of Justice has reinvigorated the PSN program and has targeted violent criminals, directing all U.S. Attorney’s Offices to work in partnership with federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement and the local community to develop effective, locally-based strategies to reduce violent crime.
This case is also part of the Take Back North Carolina Initiative of the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina. This initiative emphasizes the regional assignment of federal prosecutors to work with law enforcement and District Attorney’s Offices on a sustained basis in those communities to reduce the violent crime rate, drug trafficking, and crimes against law enforcement.
The investigation of this case was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), the Henderson Police Department, North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement, and the Oxford Police Department.
Assistant United States Attorney Robert J. Dodson prosecuted the case for the government.
Vance Co. Board of Elections to Conduct Seminars on Voter ID Requirement
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-Information courtesy Faye M. Gill, Director, Vance County Board of Elections
The Vance County Board of Elections will hold an educational seminar about voter photo identification requirements at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at Vance-Granville Community College in the Civic Center room in Henderson.
There will be another educational seminar at 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 15, 2019, at E.M. Rollins School in the auditorium.
The seminars are free and open to the public.
Beginning in 2020, voters will be required to provide photo identification before they vote. This includes both in-person and by-mail voting, with some exceptions. In November 2018, North Carolina voters approved an amendment to the N.C. Constitution to require voters to present photo ID at the polls.
Session Law 2018-144 requires each county board of elections to hold at least two voter ID seminars before September 1, 2019. Attendees also will receive information about voting options, including absentee-by-mail, One-Stop early voting and Election Day voting. Information about provisional voting, the availability of free North Carolina voter ID cards and residency requirements for voting also will be provided.
For more information on the voter ID requirement in North Carolina, please go to www.ncsbe.gov/Voter-ID.
Please contact the Vance County Board of Elections at 252-492-3730 or send an email to fgill@vancecounty.org if there are any questions.
Permanent Street Closure in Granville County
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-Press Release, North Carolina Department of Transportation
The N.C. Department of Transportation will close Pine Street at West Lake Road beginning at 7 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2019. This permanent closure is part of the realignment of N.C. 56.
An NCDOT contractor will be constructing a cul-de-sac. Driveway access will be maintained for residents during construction.
Motorists should use North Durham Avenue and turn left onto Sunset Road to get to Pine Street.
For real-time travel information, visit DriveNC.gov or follow NCDOT on social media.
Brooks, on Post-Release Probation, Arrested on Multiple Drugs/Weapons Violations
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-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office
On July 25, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit and Special Response Team arrested Franklin County resident, Rico Dashawn Brooks, age 33, for multiple drugs and weapons violations. In addition to the arrest, a search warrant was executed at 1345 Walter Grissom Road, Kittrell, NC.
The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit had received multiple complaints regarding drug activity in and around the Eagles Nest Lane and Bailey’s Creek Drive communities on Walter Grissom Road. As a result of these complaints, Narcotics Detectives identified Mr. Brooks as an individual involved in illegal sales of controlled substances in that area.
On July 25, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit and Special Response Team arrested Franklin County resident, Rico Dashawn Brooks, age 33, for multiple drugs and weapons violations. In addition to the arrest, a search warrant was executed at 1345 Walter Grissom Road, Kittrell, NC. (FCSO photo)
An investigation led to the arrest of Mr. Brooks and the search of his residence.
As a result of this investigation, the arrest and search, detectives seized Cocaine, drug paraphernalia and two firearms, one of which was reported stolen.
Mr. Brooks was currently on post-release probation after serving approximately 10 years in the NC Department of Corrections for Assault with a Deadly Weapon inflicting Serious Injury, Possession of a Firearm by Felon, Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon and Possession with the Intent to Sell and Deliver a Controlled Substance.
Sheriff Kent Winstead stated, “We continue to focus our drug enforcement efforts to address individuals that choose to poison our communities with these illegal drugs. Our efforts are enhanced, and we benefit from our citizens speaking up when they see suspicious activity in their neighborhoods.”
Rico Dashawn Brooks – 1345 Walter Grissom Road Kittrell, NC 27544
Rico Dashawn Brooks was charged with the following: Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Cocaine (2 Counts), Sell and Deliver Cocaine (2 Counts), Maintain a Dwelling/Vehicle for the purpose of Selling Controlled Substances (2 Counts), Possession of a Firearm by Felon, and Possession of a Stolen Firearm.
Rico Dashawn Brooks is currently in the Franklin County Detention Center under a $100,000 secured bond.
For more information regarding this investigation, or to provide information regarding drug activity in your community, please contact Sergeant Ken Pike at (919) 496-2186.
Terry M. Wright, Chief of Staff
Town Talk 07/29/19
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City Council Approves $126K Contract for Aycock Rec. Center Gym
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In a special called meeting held July 25, Henderson City Council members authorized the award of a $126,172.25 construction contract to Sport Court Carolina, Inc. for the Aycock Recreation Center Gym Floor Replacement Project.
On June 10, 2019, the Council authorized the expenditure of funds for the replacement of the Aycock Recreation Center gym floor as part of the 2020 Fiscal Year budget.
The project includes 12,800 square feet of removal and replacement of gym flooring.
Flooring renovations include adding durable composite material with a wood appearance. The composite will have a 5 mm pad underneath to allow for bounce, with another hardened composite base under the pad.
The project was first open for bids on July 8, 2019. With no bids being made, the project was re-bid July 18, 2019, and the low bidder was Sport Court with a bid of $126,172.25.
The only other bid was Synergy Building Group at $148,500.
Aycock Rec. Center has announced that they will be closed for renovations beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, July 26 and will reopen on Saturday, August 31, 2019.
The outdoor track will still be available for use.
On June 10, 2019, the Henderson City Council authorized the expenditure of funds for the replacement of the Aycock Recreation Center gym floor as part of the 2020 Fiscal Year budget. The project includes 12,800 square feet of removal and replacement of gym flooring. Flooring renovations include adding durable composite material with a wood appearance.