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Henderson and Best Arrested, Charged with 1st Degree Murder
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Press Release – May 12, 2020
Last night (5/11/2020), at approximately 9:30 PM, Officers of the Henderson Police Department were dispatched to 277 Lincoln Street, Lincoln Height Apartments, in reference to a person suffering from a gunshot wound. When Officers arrived, they located the deceased, Zechariah Alexander (age 20), with a single gunshot wound.
Investigators responded immediately, and quickly developed suspect information through the cooperation of our citizens.
Warrants were soon obtained for the arrest of Demetrius Henderson (age 36) and Saivion Best (age 19) for First Degree Murder.
As of this afternoon, both Demetrius Henderson and Saivion Best have been arrested, served, and placed at the Vance County Jail without bond pending their first court appearance.
As always, assistance from the public was vital in solving this case. We are still asking for anyone with information to contact us through social media, Crime Stoppers (252-492-1925), Henderson Police Department (252-438-414), or the P3 App.
Authority: Chief M.W. Barrow
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LOCAL NEWS FOR HENDERSON AND VANCE COUNTY AND THE SURROUNDING AREA AT 12 NOON, ALSO 5 PM AND 8 AM; M-F
- MAJOR GIFT OF COMPUTERS AND RESOURCES TO VANCE COUNTY SCHOOLS; OVER $150K WORTH
- DR. JERRY EDMONDS AT VANCE GRANVILLE EARNS HIS DOCTORATE IN EDUCATION
- “30 DAYS THROUGH A CRISIS” BY DR. ABIDAN SHAH AND NICOLE SHAH OF CLEARVIEW CHURCH
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Latest Covid-19 Vance Co. Situation Report
From Brian Short, director of Emergency Services for Hend-Vance Co
As of now, the total number of confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Vance County has increased to 152. A total of 24 individuals have now been released from isolation and 11 more remain hospitalized. Of those 152 cases, 90 are associated with community spread, 49 are associated with Pelican Health of Henderson and 13 are associated with Kerr Lake Nursing. Sadly, in Vance County 13 people have now died as a result of complications associated with Coronavirus.
It is still very likely that our cases will continue to increase over the days and weeks ahead. At this time our coordinated response posture remains the same and we are not altering our recommendations to the general public.
While mainstream media continues to have open discussions about “reopening the country”, we strongly encourage our citizens to continue to observe the social distancing parameters and closing orders being issued by the Governor and suggested by our local and state public health agencies.
Phase I of Governor Roy Cooper’s modified Stay At Home order (Executive Order 138) is now in place. Staying home is still the best way to continue to slow the spread of the virus and protect our families and neighbors. At the same time, we know we can’t we stay in our homes indefinitely.
Essentially, Phase I eases restrictions on travel, business operations and mass gatherings. Phase I allows any retail business to open at 50 percent capacity. Businesses will be required to practice social distancing, perform frequent cleanings, provide hand sanitizer when available, screen workers for symptoms, and take other measures to protect employees and customers.
People may now leave home to go to any business that is open. Certain businesses will remain closed during Phase I, including bars, personal care businesses, entertainment venues, and gyms. Restaurants may only continue to serve customers for drive-through, take-out and delivery.
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Young female hides from juvenile assailants
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Henderson City Council to Meet Mon., May 11
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-Information courtesy Esther J. McCrackin, City Clerk, City of Henderson, NC
The Henderson City Council will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, May 11, 2020, at 6 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 134 Rose Ave. in Henderson, NC.
Due to COVID-19 health mandates issued by Governor Cooper, the number of people allowed in Council Chambers will be limited for this meeting. Therefore, no citizens will be allowed in Council Chambers to observe or to make comments. However, members of the community are strongly encouraged to provide questions/comments for the Council in writing as follows:
Written Comments:
- Email written comments to emccrackin@ci.henderson.nc.us
- Emails received by 3 p.m. on the day of the meeting will be read aloud at the meeting. Comments are limited to three minutes per person.
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Agenda Items Include:
NEW BUSINESS
Consideration of Approval of Resolution 20-27, Authorizing an Application to the North Carolina Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) Grant in the amount of $500,000 for Constructing and Developing a Diverse Multiuse Park on the Corner of William Street and Montgomery Street.
Consideration of Approval of Resolution 20-36, Submission of an Application to the National Fitness Campaign (NFC) for a Grant in the Amount of $30,000 for the Construction of an Outdoor Fitness Court.
Consideration of Approval of Resolution 20-34, Providing for the Disposition of Jointly Owned Properties by the City and County Identified as 904 and 912 Lamb Street, Recorded in Vance County Tax Deed Book 1245, Page 0276, Further Identified as PIN #0061 05003 and #0061 05002 Respectively.
Consideration of Approval of Resolution 20-26, Providing for the Disposition of a Jointly Owned Property by the City and County Identified as 404 Whitten Avenue, Recorded in Vance County Tax Deed Book 1298, Page 0757, Further Identified as PIN #0098 04006.
Consideration of Approval of Resolution 20-23, Street Resurfacing Project List for the Proposed Henderson Pavement Overlay Project 2020.
Consideration of Approval of Resolution 20-28, Ground Lease at 3755 US 158 Business Hwy for a Replacement Communications Tower with USCOC of Greater North Carolina, LLC (US Cellular).
CONSENT AGENDA
Consideration of Approval of Resolution 20-25, Approving the Agreement Setting Forth the Roles, Responsibilities and Expectations for the Mayor, City Council Members and City Manager.
Consideration of Approval of Resolution 20-37, Approving FY 20-21 Budget Review Calendar and Scheduling of Special Council Budget Work Sessions.
Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 20-15, Establishing Two Reserved Parking Spaces in the Orange Street Parking Lot for Visitors to the Henderson-Vance County Economic Development Commission Office.
Consideration of Approval of Ordinance 20-18, FY 20 BA #18, Landscaping and Installation of a Water Fountain Feature at the Traffic Island Located at the intersection of Charles Street and Garnett Street near the Downtown Railroad Overpass.
Consideration of Approval of Resolution 20-29, Supporting the Acquisition and Development of the Rail Corridors Referred to as the S-Line and SA-line for the Benefits of Improved Passenger Rail, Freight Movement, Commuting Options and Local Economic Development.
Consideration of Approval of Resolution 20-35, Rejecting Bid from H.G. Reynolds Company, Inc., for Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department Tennis Courts Renovation Project at Fox Pond Park.
Consideration of Approval of 1) Resolution 20-32, Purchasing a Replacement Vehicle and the Installing of Emergency Equipment and 2) Ordinance 20-19, FY 20 BA #19, Transferring $14,000 of State Tax Revenue to Police Capital Outlay (over $5,000) Budget Ordinance Police Dept.
Consideration of Approval of Resolution 20-33, Ratifying the Submission of Two Applications to the Bureau of Justice Assistance for Obtaining an Integrated Ballistics Identification System (IBIS) for the Henderson Police Department.
Consideration of Approval of Resolution 20-33, Submission of an Application to the Bureau of Justice Assistance FY 20 Bulletproof Vest Grant Program for Obtaining Ballistic Body Armor for Police Officers.
Consideration of Approval of Resolution 20-30, Ratifying the Submission of Applications to the Bureau of Justice Assistance for Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Fund Grant.
Consideration of Approval of Tax Releases and Refunds from Vance County for the Months of February and March 2020.
REPORTS
ADJOURNMENT
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Young Girl Hides From Juvenile Assailants in E. Montgomery St. Break-In
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-Press Release, Henderson Police Department
On Thursday, May 7, 2020, at approximately 10:30 a.m., Henderson Police were dispatched to 621 E. Montgomery Street in reference to a residential Breaking and Entering. The caller advised she was not at home, but her young daughter was and had called her.
Police were told that the young lady was hiding in a closet to escape the detection of the assailants.
Approximately ten police units arrived in less than two minutes of receiving the call. Officers surrounded the residence and found the point of entry, a rear window of the residence.
Officers gave commands for the assailants to surrender and were able to take them into custody without incident. Located were two juveniles, one sixteen (16) years old and the other fourteen (14) years old. Both were transported to the Henderson Police Department.
The young female was located safely inside her residence, unharmed. The mother arrived back home as she had left to retrieve breakfast for her daughter and had only been away for a few minutes prior to the incident.
Once at the Police Department, NC DPS – Juvenile Justice was contacted in an attempt to gain secure custody orders due to the severity of the crime. Petitions have been completed at this time; but under the direction of NC DPS – Juvenile Justice, the two juveniles were released into the custody of their mothers.
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Citizens of Henderson Organizes Drive Through City to Thank Essential Workers
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-Information courtesy Christine Hawkins, Citizens of Henderson
Citizens of Henderson has organized a drive through the city to thank essential workers for their sacrifices on Thursday, May 7, 2020. All that are interested in participating are invited to join by meeting at the Vance County Courthouse on Church Street at 2:30 p.m.
The line of vehicles will be escorted by police as the group drives by the police station, fire department, Vance County offices, City of Henderson Operations Center, post office and Maria Parham Health. If time permits, a nursing home and grocery store may also be included.
Participants are allowed to make signs with appropriate, positive messages to place in car windows.
Citizens of Henderson thanks everyone for their support and looks forward to honoring local frontline workers!