— Press release from Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow
On Friday, April 17, 2026, the Henderson Police Department, in partnership with the Vance County Sheriff’s Office and the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division, continued Operation Blue Skies with a coordinated multi-agency enforcement initiative conducted across all four wards of the City of Henderson and throughout Vance County.
Highlights:
During the operation, officers with the Henderson Police Department conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Montgomery Street and Cherry Street. The driver fled on foot but was apprehended a short distance away and identified as Ja’montaque Bullock, age 24.
During the pursuit, Bullock attempted to discard approximately 10 grams of crack cocaine. A subsequent search of the vehicle yielded a handgun, approximately 5 grams of marijuana, and heroin.
Bullock was charged with:
- Possession With Intent to Manufacture, Sell, and Deliver (PWIMSD) Cocaine
- Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling for Controlled Substances
- Resisting a Public Officer
- Window Tint Violation
Bullock was denied bond due to being on pretrial release and remains in custody pending court proceedings.
During a separate traffic stop at the intersection of Chestnut Street and Pettigrew Street, Jonathan Rhodes was arrested and charged with:
- Possession of Heroin
- Simple Possession of Marijuana
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Window Tint Violation
Rhodes received a $15,000 secured bond, which he posted, and was subsequently released.
Additional Enforcement Results:
Operation Blue Skies also resulted in the following enforcement actions:
- Felony Arrests: 3 additional felony arrests
- Misdemeanor Arrests: 3 individuals arrested on Orders for Arrest
- Citation Charges Issued: 58
Seizures and Evidence Collected
- Firearms: 7
- Cocaine: 26 grams
- Heroin: 33 dosage units
- Marijuana: 41.1 grams
- Methamphetamine: More than 1 gram
Operation Blue Skies reflects the continued commitment of local and state law enforcement agencies to proactively address criminal activity, ensure compliance with state laws, and improve the quality of life for residents throughout the community.
The Henderson Police Department remains dedicated to working alongside its law enforcement partners to enhance public safety and hold offenders accountable.
