Press release from Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow
On November 9, 2025, at approximately 8:20 p.m., officers of the Henderson Police Department responded to West End Baptist Church, located at 619 Dabney Dr., in reference to an alarm activation.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a broken window and observed a suspect inside the building. The individual, identified as Derrick Ricks, age 34, was taken into custody without incident. Ricks sustained minor injuries during his forced entry and was transported to a local medical facility for treatment.
Following his release from medical care, Ricks was taken before a magistrate where he was charged accordingly. He received a $30,000 secured bond and was remanded to the Vance County Detention Center.
