— Press release from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame
On March 7, 2026, at approximately 10:20 a.m., the Vance County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence located at 320 Springwood Drive in Henderson, North Carolina, in reference to a report of a 67-year-old individual being attacked by three dogs.
The Vance County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division worked in coordination with Vance County Animal Control, where it was determined that multiple prior citations had been issued to the dog owner for failing to properly confine the dogs to the property.
The owner of the dogs was identified as Quentin Spruill, 31, of Henderson, NC.
On March 16, 2026, Spruill was charged with three counts of Misdemeanor Attacks by Dangerous Dogs.
Spruill was served with the charges and issued a $3,000 secured bond. He is scheduled to appear in Vance County District Court on April 7, 2026.
The three dogs currently are being housed at the Vance County Animal Shelter. Brame reported that the victim’s ear had been severely damaged as a result of the attack.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Vance County Sheriff’s Office at .252.738.2200.
Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may contact Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers at 252.492.1925 or submit a tip through the P3 Tips mobile application.
