Henderson Police Department Press Release:
On December 23, 2023 around 12:16 AM, officers received a report that a driver from Papa John’s had been robbed in the area of Burwell Avenue and his vehicle was stolen. The suspects were described as two males and one having a firearm. The vehicle, a Hyundai Tucson, was located in the area of Nicholas Street. Officers responded to the area and located the stolen vehicle. The driver attempted to flee on Chavasse Avenue and stop sticks were deployed. The stop sticks were successful in stopping the vehicle. The driver exited the vehicle and ran to the area of Raleigh Road where he was apprehended by officers.
The driver of the vehicle, Zion Howard, 19, was arrested and charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon, larceny of a motor vehicle, and possession of a stolen motor vehicle. Howard received a $100,000 secured bond and was remanded to the Vance County Jail.
A suspect vehicle was also located on Chavasse Avenue that was following the stolen vehicle. This vehicle was stopped and the driver, Kyle’ Williams, 20, was arrested and charged with robbery with a dangerous weapon, conspiracy to commit robbery, and carrying a concealed weapon. Williams received a $100,000 secured bond and remanded to the Vance County Jail.
Authority: Chief M.W. Barrow