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Vance Co. Man Arrested for 850 Dosage Units of Heroin and 84 Grams of Fentanyl

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— joint press release, courtesy of the HPD

On May 14, 2026, following a prolonged joint operation, the Henderson Police Department, Nash County Sheriff’s Office, Vance County Sheriff’s Office, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) executed a search warrant at 310 Little Mill Road in Vance County, resulting in an arrest and the seizure of a large quantity of narcotics.

During the execution of the search warrant, investigators and agents located and seized eight hundred fifty (850) dosage units of Heroin, eighty-four (84) grams of fentanyl M30 pills, one (1) semi-automatic rifle, $5,100.00 in U.S Currency, and other drug manufacturing items.

Arrestee: Ta’Shawn Ty’Quaill Baskerville, 310 Little Mill Road Henderson, North Carolina, 27537

Charges:

  • (2) Trafficking Heroin
  • (2) Trafficking Fentanyl
  • (1) Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, Deliver Heroin
  • (1) Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, Deliver Fentanyl
  • (1) Manufacture Schedule I Controlled Substance
  • (1) Maintain Dwelling Place for a Controlled Substance
  • (1) Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon
  • (1) Possess Marijuana up to one half ounce

Baskerville was held under no bond and remanded to Vance County Detention Center, where he will remain, pending future court hearings at the state and/or federal level.

Marcus W. Barrow
Chief of Police

Henderson Police: Two Additional Arrests Made In ‘Operation Blue Skies’ Continuation

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— Press release from Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow

On Friday, April 17, 2026, the Henderson Police Department, in partnership with the Vance County Sheriff’s Office and the North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement Division, continued Operation Blue Skies with a coordinated multi-agency enforcement initiative conducted across all four wards of the City of Henderson and throughout Vance County.

Highlights:

During the operation, officers with the Henderson Police Department conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Montgomery Street and Cherry Street. The driver  fled on foot but was apprehended a short distance away and identified as Ja’montaque Bullock, age 24.

During the pursuit, Bullock attempted to discard approximately 10 grams of crack cocaine. A subsequent search of the vehicle yielded a handgun, approximately 5 grams of marijuana, and heroin.

Bullock was charged with:

  • Possession With Intent to Manufacture, Sell, and Deliver (PWIMSD) Cocaine
  • Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling for Controlled Substances
  • Resisting a Public Officer
  • Window Tint Violation

Bullock was denied bond due to being on pretrial release and remains in custody pending court proceedings.

During a separate traffic stop at the intersection of Chestnut Street and Pettigrew Street, Jonathan Rhodes was arrested and charged with:

  • Possession of Heroin
  • Simple Possession of Marijuana
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
  • Window Tint Violation

Rhodes received a $15,000 secured bond, which he posted, and was subsequently released.

Additional Enforcement Results:

Operation Blue Skies also resulted in the following enforcement actions:

  • Felony Arrests: 3 additional felony arrests
  • Misdemeanor Arrests: 3 individuals arrested on Orders for Arrest
  • Citation Charges Issued: 58

Seizures and Evidence Collected

  • Firearms: 7
  • Cocaine: 26 grams
  • Heroin: 33 dosage units
  • Marijuana: 41.1 grams
  • Methamphetamine: More than 1 gram

Operation Blue Skies reflects the continued commitment of local and state law enforcement agencies to proactively address criminal activity, ensure compliance with state laws, and improve the quality of life for residents throughout the community.

The Henderson Police Department remains dedicated to working alongside its law enforcement partners to enhance public safety and hold offenders accountable.

Henderson Police: Multi-Agency ‘Operation Blue Skies’ Nets Arrests, Drugs And Guns

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— from Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow

On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the Henderson Police Department, in partnership with the Vance County Sheriff’s Office and the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, conducted a coordinated multi-agency enforcement initiative known as Operation Blue Skies throughout the City of Henderson and Vance County.

The primary objective of this operation was to support NC Adult Corrections with compliance checks of individuals currently under probation or post-release supervision, as well as to locate and apprehend individuals with outstanding arrest warrants related to supervision violations.

The operation resulted in multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, along with the seizure of significant quantities of narcotics and several illegal firearms.

During the operation, investigators with the Henderson Police Department obtained and executed a narcotics search warrant at 647 W. Rockspring Street. As a result of the search, investigators seized approximately:

  • 911 dosage units of heroin
  • 8 grams of marijuana
  • Two semi-automatic handguns
  • One assault-style rifle
  • One lever-action rifle
  • Multiple boxes of ammunition
  • Various firearm accessories

As a result of this investigation, Lecreasha Venable, age 28, was arrested and charged with:

  • Two (2) counts of Felony Trafficking Heroin
  • Possession With Intent to Manufacture, Sell, or Deliver (PWIMSD) Heroin
  • Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling for a Controlled Substance
  • Simple Possession of Marijuana

Venable was issued a $400,000 secured bond for the new charges, along with an additional $10,000 secured bond for a probation violation. Venable failed to post bond and was remanded to the Vance County Detention Center.

At a second location, Raymon Wright, age 27, was arrested at his residence located at 208 Gillburg Estates Court. Wright was served with an outstanding Order for Arrest for a misdemeanor probation violation and was additionally cited for:

  • Simple Possession of Marijuana
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Wright also received an additional misdemeanor probation violation for possession of a firearm. He was issued a $2,000 secured bond for the Order for Arrest and a $3,000 secured bond for the probation violation. Wright failed to post bond and was remanded to the Vance County Detention Center.

At a third location, Kyron Jordan, age 32, was arrested at his residence located at 1922 Oxford Road. Jordan was charged with a misdemeanor probation violation for possession of a firearm. He was issued a $10,000 secured bond, which he posted, and was subsequently released.

Operation Blue Skies reflects a continued commitment by local and state agencies to ensure compliance among individuals under court-ordered supervision and to enhance public safety by proactively addressing criminal activity within the community.

The Henderson Police Department remains dedicated to working alongside its law enforcement partners to identify and hold accountable those who violate the conditions of their release.

Two Arrested In Breaking, Entering, Theft Of Copper At 121 Motel

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— From Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow

On April 9, 2026, at approximately 3:20 p.m., officers with the Henderson Police Department were at the vacant 121 Motel, located at 197 Parham Road, and located a breach in a fence and possible individuals inside one of the motel rooms.

While investigating the property, officers heard noise coming from Room 130. Officers made entry into the room and located Daniel Cash (DOB: 1987) inside.

While inside the room, the officers observed copper piping on the bed. Officers also observed a hole in the wall and suspected another individual may be inside motel. One officer followed the holes through the adjoining walls and rooms and located Kevin Correia (DOB: 1986) inside another room.

Both suspects were taken into custody without further incident.

Daniel Cash and Kevin Correia were each charged with the following offenses:

• First Degree Trespassing
• Felony Breaking and/or Entering
• Felony Injury to Property to Obtain Nonferrous Metal

Each suspect received a $60,000 secured bond and both were transported to the Vance County Detention Center.

One Arrested On Drug Charges Following Traffic Stop

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— From Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow
On April 7, 2026, the Henderson Police Department, in conjunction with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, conducted a search warrant at a residence located at 530 E. Montgomery Street in Henderson, North Carolina.
The search warrant stemmed from a traffic stop involving Reggie Lewis of Henderson, NC. During the traffic stop, officers located approximately 100 dosage units of suspected heroin and $3,588 in U.S. currency.
As a result of the subsequent search warrant execution at 530 E. Montgomery Street, officers located an additional approximately 100 dosage units of suspected heroin and approximately 629.9 grams of marijuana.
Reggie Lewis was arrested and charged with the following offenses:
• Three (3) counts of Trafficking Heroin
• Possession With Intent to Manufacture, Sell, and Deliver Heroin (PWIMSD Heroin)
• Two (2) counts of Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling for Controlled Substances
• Felony Possession of Marijuana
Lewis was transported to the Vance County Detention Center and was placed under a $140,000 secured bond.

Two Arrested On Multiple Drugs, Drug Trafficking Charges

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— Information from Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow

On April 2, 2026, Investigators with the Henderson Police Department, in coordination with the Vance County Sheriff’s Office, executed a narcotics search warrant at 1835 Colonial Avenue in response to a drug complaint.

During the execution of the search warrant, investigators seized approximately:

• 2,270 dosage units of heroin

• 102 grams of fentanyl pills

• 3,092 grams of marijuana

• 48 grams of cocaine

Investigators also located one semi-automatic handgun, one assault rifle, and $22,292.83 in U.S. currency.

As a result of this investigation, 23-year-old Ry’Zaveaun Wynn and 21-year-old Janya Hunt were arrested.

Ry’Zaveaun Wynn was charged with:

• Two counts of Trafficking Heroin/Opium

• Trafficking Fentanyl

• Trafficking Cocaine

• Possession With Intent to Manufacture, Sell Deliver Heroin

• PWIMSD Fentanyl

• PWIMSD Cocaine

• PWIMSD Marijuana

• Possession of a Firearm by Felon

• Felony Possession of Marijuana

• Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling Place for a Controlled Substance

Wynn received no bond due to his current probation status and criminal history.

Janya Hunt was charged with:

• Two counts of Trafficking Heroin/Opium

• Trafficking Fentanyl

• Trafficking Cocaine

• PWIMSD Heroin

• PWIMSD Fentanyl

• PWIMSD Cocaine

• PWIMSD Marijuana

• Felony Possession of Marijuana

• Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling Place for a Controlled Substance

Hunt received a $200,000 secured bond.

Suspect For Property Damage At Several Businesses Apprehended Mar. 31 In Halifax County

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UPDATE: 10:35 a.m. on April 1, 2026

From the Henderson Police Department:
On March 31, 2026, at approximately 2:00 p.m., Nasheim Smith was apprehended in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, by the U.S. Marshals Service with assistance from the Roanoke Rapids Police Department.
Smith attempted to flee on foot but was taken into custody after a brief pursuit. He was served with multiple outstanding arrest warrants obtained by the Henderson Police Department for breaking and entering in Henderson’s western business area, along with additional charges.
Smith is currently being held on a federal arrest warrant without bond at the Halifax County Detention Center.

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Updated Information From Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow at 8:10 a.m. on March 25, 2026:

In response to breaking and entering incidents and property damage involving commercial businesses in Henderson’s western business area, investigators have identified the suspect as Nasheim Smith, who is now WANTED on counts of breaking and entering, along with additional charges.

Smith was recently released from federal prison and is currently on federal probation.

A photo of Nasheim Smith has been attached. He is 27 years of age, 5’8” in height, and approximately 180 lbs.

If you have any information on his whereabouts, contact the Henderson Police Department at 252-438-4141, through the Facebook Messenger, or through Crime Stoppers: 252-492-1925. You can remain anonymous.

Chief Barrow also updated the March 21, 2026 information with a brief synopsis as follows:

At approximately 3:50 a.m. (Saturday), officers with the Henderson Police Department, while conducting foot patrol, discovered the glass of an emergency exit door broken at Ruby Tuesday. At this time, no items have been reported missing from the business.

Shortly thereafter, officers responded to an alarm activation at the ABC Store on Beckford Drive, where property damage was located. During additional area checks, officers also discovered property damage at the RCE Theater, also located on Beckford Drive.
No entry was gained at either of these locations.

The suspect appears to be traveling on foot and is concealing their identity by wearing a hoodie and mask.

The Henderson Police Department is actively investigating these incidents. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Henderson Police Department at 252-438-4141, via Facebook Messenger, or by calling Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925. Tips may remain
anonymous.

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Original Information From Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow on March 22, 2026:

During the early morning hours Saturday, officers conducting routine business checks discovered a break and entering at Ruby Tuesday. Officers were unable to make contact with a key holder until late morning, and no alarm system was in place.

Additional business checks revealed property damage at two other locations – the ABC Store and the movie theater. No entry was gained at either location.

After reviewing video footage indicating the suspect was on foot, a K9 track was attempted. The track led to the Woods Apartments off South Cooper Drive but was lost within the complex.

Separately, officers also located Popeyes Chicken unsecured (unlocked). No signs of criminal activity were observed at that location.

Barrow said in his press release that he has directed investigators to rotate and adjust their schedules to provide additional coverage in response to this emerging issue.

The suspect is concealed in surveillance footage, wearing a mask, hoodie, and gloves. Due to the use of night-vision cameras, the color of the clothing could not be determined.

Barrow said he had reviewed historical case data after recalling a similar series of incidents. Investigators are examining cases from 2017 in which an arrest was made and are working to determine that individual’s current whereabouts as a potential lead.

Henderson Police: 2 Convicted Felons, Arrested For Discharging A Firearm, Taken Into Federal Custody

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On March 7, 2026, at approximately 8:45 p.m., officers with the Henderson Police Department were dispatched to 101 N. Cooper Drive in reference to a report of an individual discharging a firearm.

Upon arrival, officers conducted a thorough canvass of the area, searching for victims, witnesses, surveillance footage, and physical evidence. While no injuries were reported, officers did locate evidence confirming that a firearm had been discharged.

Through the course of the investigation, officers obtained video footage and additional information that led to the identification of two suspects: Qualil Tyron Champion (23) and Lishawn Knott (21). Warrants were subsequently obtained for both individuals.

Within three days of the incident, both suspects were located, arrested, and placed in the Vance County Detention Center without bond.

Both individuals are convicted felons with prior firearm-related offenses. Champion had been released from the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction approximately 150 days prior to this incident, and Knott had been released just 14 days prior.

On Friday, March 20, 2026, Henderson Police Department Task Force Officers with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) obtained and served federal detainers on both individuals.

The Henderson Police Department remains committed to working with our state and federal partners to address violent crime and enhance public safety within our community.

— from Marcus W. Barrow, Chief of Police

Henderson Police: Juvenile Faces Charges Following Vehicle Chase

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 — From Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow

Friday night at approximately 10:00 p.m., officers with the Henderson Police Department observed a gray Ford Fusion traveling at a high rate of speed in the area of Springwood Apartments.

An officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop; however, the driver failed to stop, resulting in a vehicle pursuit. During the pursuit, the officer observed the driver discard an item from the vehicle. The pursuing officer alerted assisting units to the location, where officers later recovered the discarded item, identified as a firearm.

The pursuit ended when the driver struck a utility pole in the area of Parker Lane. The driver then fled from the vehicle on foot. After a brief foot pursuit, officers apprehended the individual without further incident.

The driver was identified as a 15-year-old juvenile. Appropriate charges have been sought through the juvenile justice system.

The Henderson Police Department is grateful for the assistance of all partnering agencies and organizations that responded and provided support during this incident.

Bunn Man Reports Self-Inflicted Gunshot Wound While In Local Fast Food Drive-Thru Lane

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— Press release from Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow

At approximately 8:30 p.m. on February 20, 2026, officers with the Henderson Police Department were dispatched to the McDonald’s on East Andrews  Avenue in reference to a reported self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Upon arrival, officers located Wyatt Cole Holbrook, 20, of Bunn, seated in a vehicle in the drive-thru lane, suffering from a single gunshot wound to his left thigh.

Preliminary information gathered at the scene indicates that Holbrook was manipulating a firearm while in the drive-thru when the weapon discharged. Evidence was also located suggesting Holbrook had been consuming alcohol prior to the incident.

Holbrook was transported to a local medical facility for treatment.

Appropriate criminal charges are pending and the investigation remains ongoing.