Local News Audio 9-11-20 Noon
– Vance County Board of Adjustment Meeting
– Armed Robbery and Arrest
– Granville-Vance Public Health COVID-19 Testing Event
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Local News Audio 9-9-20 Noon
– Homicide Suspect Arrested –
– Dr. Jerry Edmonds, VGCC Vice President Appointed to Black Entrepreneurship Council –
– Executive Session of Henderson City Council, Personnel Matter –
– Office Supplies for Vance County Schools Students –
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Police Take Homicide Suspect Into Custody
Press Release Update – September 8, 2020
This evening, Henderson Police Department Detectives discovered Se’Quayveon Batchelor was located at the Budget Host Inn, in Roxboro, NC.
Roxboro Police Department was contacted and at approximately 7:00PM, Se’Queayveon Batchelor was peacefully taken into custody by the Roxboro Police Department.
Se’Queayveon Batchelor was served with the outstanding warrants for his arrest in the homicide of Rashod Murphy that occurred on September 3rd. Batchelor has been placed at the Vance County Detention Center without bond, pending future court proceedings.
The Henderson Police Department is grateful for the professional assistance provided by the Roxboro Police Department tonight.
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September 3, 2020 – Press Release
At approximately 4:15PM Officers of the Henderson Police Department were dispatched to 409 Neathery Street in reference to a shooting. When Officers arrived they found Rashod Murphy(Age 21) unresponsive and suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced deceased at the scene and the immediate family was informed.
The investigation thus far has led us to obtain warrants for Se’Quayveon Batchelor (Age 22) for 1st Degree Murder, and we believe he is our sole suspect at this time. We do know that the victim and suspect were well-known to each other, and this seems to be an isolated incident. We are still actively working this investigation with tremendous and timely cooperation from our citizens. As to not compromise the integrity of the investigation, no further information will be available at this time. We will update everyone if the situation changes.
Se’Quayveon Batchelor’s whereabouts are currently unknown and we are asking the public to call us, message us through Facebook, use the P3 App, or call Crime Stoppers(252-492-1925) with any information on his location. Please do not approach him, as he is considered armed and dangerous. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of perpetrators.
Authority: Chief M.W. Barrow
Henderson City Council to Hold Special Meeting on Personnel Matter – Sept. 9
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-Information courtesy the City of Henderson
Henderson Mayor Eddie Ellington has requested a Special Called Meeting of the Henderson City Council for Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at 6 p.m.
The purpose of this meeting is to hold a Closed Session Pursuant to G.S. .§143-318.11 (a)(6) regarding a Personnel Matter.
This meeting will be held in Council Chambers, 134 Rose Avenue, Henderson, NC. The public is welcome to observe the taking of the roll and adjournment. Citizens and/or staff are not allowed into the Executive (Closed) Session.
Local News Audio 9-8-20 Noon
– Warrants for Se’Quayveon Batchelor for 1st Degree Murder Remain Unserved –
– Vance County Schools and the Vance County Public School Foundation Both Recipients of Walmart Grants –
– Vance Co. Board of Commissioners to Hold Monthly Meeting Tues., Sept. 8 –
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Local News Audio 9-4-20 Noon
-Suspect At Large After Man Shot Dead on Neathery Street-
-Vance County Schools Surpasses State Graduation Rate-
-VGCC Advances the Virtual Classroom through Proven Faculty Development-
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Suspect At Large After Man Shot Dead on Neathery Street
Press Release – September 3, 2020
At approximately 4:15PM Officers of the Henderson Police Department were dispatched to 409 Neathery Street in reference to a shooting. When Officers arrived they found Rashod Murphy (Age 21) unresponsive and suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was pronounced deceased at the scene and the immediate family was informed.
The investigation thus far has led us to obtain warrants for Se’Quayveon Batchelor (Age 22) for 1st Degree Murder, and we believe he is our sole suspect at this time. We do know that the victim and suspect were well-known to each other, and this seems to be an isolated incident. We are still actively working this investigation with tremendous and timely cooperation from our citizens. As to not compromise the integrity of the investigation, no further information will be available at this time. We will update everyone if the situation changes.
Se’Quayveon Batchelor’s whereabouts are currently unknown, and we are asking the public to call us, message us through Facebook, use the P3 App, or call Crime Stoppers (252-492-1925) with any information on his location. Please do not approach him, as he is considered armed and dangerous. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of perpetrators.
Authority: Chief M.W. Barrow
Local News Audio 9-3-20 Noon
Michael Fisher, Vance Co. Board of Commissioners (District 2) Candidate
Henderson City Council’s Land Planning Committee to Meet Sept. 3
City of Henderson’s Sewer System Bypassed 786,000 Gallons of Untreated Water
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City of Henderson’s Sewer System Bypassed 786,000 Gallons of Untreated Water
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-Press Release, City of Henderson
NOTICE OF BYPASS OF UNTREATED WASTEWATER
The City of Henderson’s Sewer Collection System bypassed approximately 786,000 gallons of untreated water on August 31, 2020, due to inflow/infiltration from the heavy rain.
The overflow occurred at Neatherly St, E Rockspring St, the intersection of Pinkston St. and Farrar Ave., Pinkston St. (Green Acres outfall), Alexander Ave., and Bridgers St.
Approximately 149,625 gallons of untreated water entered a tributary to Sandy Creek. Approximately 12,375 gallons were contained on the ground.
Two lift stations also had overflows due to inflow/infiltration: 1416 Rock Mill Road/Martins Creek overflowed approximately 72,000 gallons and 482 Rock Mill Road/Sandy Creek overflowed approximately 552,000 gallons both entering Sandy Creek.
North Carolina General Statutes Article 21 Chapter 143.215.1c requires a press release for all bypasses of 1,000 gallons or more that enter surface waters.
Questions concerning this matter should be directed to the Public Works ORC Joey Long, Jr. at (252) 226-4492 or Andy Perkinson at (252) 431-6117.