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Henderson Police Department

Shooting; Police Take Enforcement Action; Suspect Sought

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Press Release from Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow

Today, Saturday November 18, 2017, Officers of the Henderson Police Department were handling a Domestic Juvenile call within the 400 Block of Orange Street. While officers were in the yard speaking with the family gunshots were heard in extremely close proximity.

In visible sight of their location, gunfire was occurring at the intersection of Walnut Street and Pettigrew Street where a 33 year old female was shot. She was transported by personal vehicle to a local medical facility where she is receiving treatment for her injury.

A gold colored Lexus that was actively involved in the shooting sped towards the officers at a high speed with the passenger still brandishing his firearm.

One of our officers fired his weapon at the gold in color Lexus while the second officer returned to his vehicle and began pursuing. Less than a block away, a passenger exited the vehicle and ran from the car.

The car continued on and within the next block the vehicle stopped, and both the driver and rear passenger were taken into custody without further incident.

The driver received a single gunshot wound to his lower leg and was treated and released back into our custody in a short amount of time by a local medical facility.

Due to the officer discharging his firearm during the incident, the District Attorney’s Office was immediately called and the State Bureau of Investigations (SBI) was requested. The SBI is currently handling the investigation of the incident and the officer has been placed on administrative leave per our departmental policy.

We are extremely grateful for the valuable information and cooperation that has been given by our citizens.

Both of the individuals taken into custody have been charged in the shooting of the 33 year old female and information on the whereabouts of the third individual that fled from the vehicle is being sought.

If anyone should have any additional information about this incident, he or she is encouraged to contact the SBI or Henderson Police Department. Callers may also call Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925 or by using the P3 app on a smartphone or tablet device. Callers may remain anonymous.

While this remains open and an ongoing investigation the release of any further details about this incident will be at the discretion of the District Attorney’s.

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Downtown Business Owners Receive Fascade Improvement Grants

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— by Kaine Riggan

The Henderson-Vance Downtown Development Commission awarded three grants to local entrepreneurs recently. Grantees were selected through a competitive grant process to assist businesses in the downtown business district with making improvements to the overall curb-appeal of their storefronts.

Charles Bowman, a veteran local business owner, renovated the building at 117 Horner Street into an antique car showroom called Southern Classic Cars. Bowman was awarded $1710 for half the total cost of installing new awnings along the front fascade.

“We’ve invested a great deal into making the building something everyone can be proud of,” admits Bowman who has been a classic car collector for decades. “I’m proud of the city leaders and the DDC for making these incentives available to folks who are willing to invest in downtown.”

The DDC’s website (DowntownDevelopment.org) lists the guidelines and eligibility requirements for all of the incentives they offer. The fascade incentive grant can cover 50% of improvement costs up to $2500. The sign incentive grant can cover 25% of costs associated with new storefront signage.

Chef Cherie Pittman of Next Door Bistro and Chef Llew Sutton of Uncle Llew’s Restaurant & Pub received the full 25% allowable reimbursement for their new storefront signage.

Pictured are Kaine Riggan, Downtown Development Director, Cherie Pittman (Next Door Bistro), Llew Sutton (Uncle Llew’s), Charles Bowman (Southern Classic Cars) and Phil Hart, HVDDC Chair. Photo credit Mike Noel.

“Grants are reviewed monthly by committee and applications are accepted until the annual grant budget allocation is exhausted”, shared Downtown Development Director, Kaine Riggan.

Riggan also worked with downtown’s Kerr Lake Signs & Banners to design and install billboard-type signage across the fascade of the former Abigail’s Books at 405 S. Garnett Street. The property had become an eyesore since the previous owner abandoned the property allowing it to revert by due process into city and county ownership.

“Reaction has been very positive to the recent improvements,” said HVDDC Chair Phil Hart. “An attractive and thriving downtown is the life-blood of any successful city and what we are seeing is both recognition of that from city officials and support of that from a community willing to shop local first.”

In addition to awarding grants, the DDC also offers low-interest loans to bolster investment in its business district. Now in its second round of loan projects, the DDC can offer funds originally awarded through the USDA’s Revolving Loan program at a 3-6% interest rate. More information about any of these programs may be obtained at www.DowntownDevelopment.org or by calling (252) 820-9785.

Vance County Criminal Superior Trial Court Nov 6, 2017

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Press Release from District Attorney Mike Waters

HENDERSON, NC- A session of Vance County Criminal Superior Trial Court was held during the week of November 6, 2017. The Honorable Robert H. Hobgood, Senior Resident Superior Court Judge, presided over the session. The District Attorney’s Office was represented by District Attorney Michael D. Waters and Assistant District Attorneys Melissa D. Pelfrey, Nicole G. Louis and David J. Erdmann. Many cases were disposed of during the session, including the following:

Trevor Bullock pleaded guilty to Attempted First Degree Statutory Sex Offense. Judge Hobgood sentenced Mr. Bullock to a 94 to 173 month active sentence in the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Division of Adult Correction (DAC). This case was investigated by the Office of Vance County Sheriff Peter White.

Quincy Champion pleaded guilty to Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury. Judge Hobgood sentenced Mr. Champion to a 40 to 60 month active sentence in the DAC. This case was investigated by Detective Alan Simmons of the Henderson Police Department under the direction of Chief Marcus Barrow.

Bryant Coleman pleaded guilty to 2 counts of Assault with a Deadly Weapon and 2 counts of Discharging a Weapon into Occupied Property. Judge Hobgood sentenced Mr. Coleman to a 60 to 84 month active sentence in the DAC, followed by another active sentence of 60 to 84 months in the DAC, followed by another 25 to 42 month active sentence, which was suspended for 36 months of supervised probation. This case was investigated by the Office of Vance County Sheriff Peter White.

Vondell Gregory pleaded guilty to trafficking in heroin and manufacturing a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a school. Judge Hobgood sentenced Mr. Gregory to a 110 to 156 month active sentence in the DAC. This case was investigated by the Henderson Police Department under the direction of Chief Marcus Barrow.

Lamarius Lewis pleaded guilty to trafficking in heroin. Judge Hobgood sentenced Mr. Lewis to a 70 to 93 month active sentence in the DAC. This case was investigated by Special Agent John Rowan of ALE.

Aaliyah Miles pleaded guilty to Common Law Robbery. Judge Hobgood sentenced Ms. Miles to a 10 to 21 month active sentence in the DAC. This case was investigated by the Office of Vance County Sheriff Peter White.

The case of State of North Carolina versus Tamar Daye was called for trial. Ms. Daye is charged with First Degree Murder in the death of Corey Cheek in May of 2016. However, this case could not be tried, because an insufficient number of jurors reported for jury duty. The case was continued and is scheduled for trial in the first half of next year.

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