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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.

 

Police Arrest 3 On Drug Charges Following Multiple Nuisance Complaints At East Andrews Avenue Residence

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On February 6, 2026, officers with the Henderson Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence located at 853 E. Andrews Avenue following multiple nuisance complaints related to the property.

During the execution of the warrant, officers determined the residence did not have active paid public utility services. However, electrical service had been restored through illegal means. Officers also located evidence indicating narcotic use and other related unlawful activity within the home.

As a result of the investigation, the following individuals, who live at the residence, were charged:

  • Leo Cheatham, 67
  • Donald Hargrove, 71
  • McDonald Williams, 72

Each individual was charged with:

  • Maintaining a Dwelling for Controlled Substance
  • Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
  • Interfering with Gas, Electric, and Steam Appliances or Meters

All three individuals were issued a $40,000 secured bond and were remanded to the Vance County Detention Center.

Due to the condition of the residence, a formal complaint has also been forwarded to the City of Henderson Development Services Department for further review.

This remains an active effort to address nuisance properties and improve neighborhood safety and quality of life.

Two-County Car Chase Yields One Arrest, One Stolen Vehicle

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— from Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow

On the morning of February 5, 2026, an officer with the Henderson Police Department attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a 2018 Infiniti Q50 displaying a North Carolina temporary license plate while traveling on Chestnut Street.

The vehicle accelerated rapidly and refused to stop. The driver then began operating the vehicle in a careless and reckless manner while traveling through multiple city streets. The vehicle exited the City of Henderson via Newton Dairy Road and continued driving recklessly through eastern Vance County and into Warren County. Once in Warren County, the pursuing officer was joined by the Warren County Sheriff’s Office.

The pursuit ended on E. Kearney Road in Warren County when the suspect drove off the roadway and into the wood line at the end of the maintained portion of the road. The suspect exited the vehicle and fled on foot into the woods. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office deployed K9 Ivor, and the suspect was apprehended.

The suspect was identified as Savion Antwon Williams (19). The vehicle he was operating had been reported stolen through the Raleigh Police Department. Williams also had outstanding warrants from Raleigh for:

  • Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill Inflicting Serious Injury
  • Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill (2 counts)
  • Discharging a Firearm into Occupied Property

The Henderson Police Department charged Williams with:

  • Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle
  • Resist, Delay, and Obstruct
  • Felony Speeding to Elude Arrest
  • Injury to Personal Property
  • Careless and Reckless Driving
  • Speeding
  • Fictitious Tag
  • Failure to Maintain Lane Control
  • Failure to Stop at a Duly Erected Stop Sign

Williams received no bond and remains in custody pending upcoming court appearances.

The Henderson Police Department is grateful for the strong partnership with the Warren County Sheriff’s Office and the assistance provided by North Carolina Wildlife Officers during this incident.

String Of Gun-Violence Incidents Prompts Mayor To Declare 5-Day Citywide Curfew Beginning Friday, Jan. 24 At 10 PM

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The City of Henderson will be under a mandatory curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 p.m. beginning Friday, Jan. 23, in response to several incidents of gun violence that have rocked the city over the past 72 hours.

In an emergency called meeting, Henderson Mayor Melissa Elliott declared the curfew to be in effect from Friday evening through Tuesday, Jan. 27.

Elliott read the declaration that put in place a state of emergency and subsequent curfew, which will be in effect for all residents. Exceptions include those traveling to and from work, those seeking medical assistance, or those who are seeking food or other commodities necessary to sustain the wellbeing of oneself or family.

Elliott called the emergency meeting for Thursday at 5 p.m. in light of a string of incidents that resulted in several injuries.

The first incident took place on Monday, and several people were injured – including an infant. Three more incidents took place on Tuesday, one on South Garnett Street, one on Roberson Street and one on Water Street.

Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow said the investigations are ongoing, and his officers, along with help from the SBI, are working to apprehend those responsible. In a press release issued Thursday afternoon, Barrow said the acts are not random; rather, they are “targeted and retaliatory in nature.”

In the Council meeting, Barrow called the incidents “egregious” and said they have identified the individual/s who are involved. He declined to name the suspects, adding that he and his officers are “doing our best to find probable cause to make an arrest.”

Elliott said she has full confidence in the police department. “Our chief and his employees (will) work very hard to apprehend the suspects. I feel like they’ll be in custody before Tuesday,” Elliott said.

Barrow told Council members that he would not be in favor of specifying specific ward on which to impose the curfew, but left the final decision to the Council and the mayor.

“We have to do something,” he said. “I’m not saying what that is,” referring to the specifics of the curfew.

Council Member Michael Venable said he felt the original 8 p.m. start time would negatively affect businesses and suggested the start time be moved to 10 p.m.

 

 

 

 

Henderson Police, SBI Investigating Multiple Cases Of Gun-Related Activity With Numerous Victims

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– Press release from Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow
Over the past several days, the City of Henderson has experienced multiple incidents involving gun-related criminal activity, beginning with a reported incident on Wester Avenue on January 20, 2026.
On January 21, 2026, three additional related incidents were reported. At approximately 5:45 p.m., shots were fired in the 1800 block of South Garnett Street Extension. A female seated inside a vehicle in her yard was targeted but was not struck; her vehicle and a neighboring vehicle were damaged by gunfire.
At approximately 7:38 p.m., a female, Katlyn Matthews (28), was struck in the thigh by gunfire while inside a residence in the 600 block of Roberson Street. Later that evening, at approximately 9:37 p.m., a sixteen-year-old female (Juvenile) was struck in the hand by gunfire in the 900 block of Water Street. All injured individuals were transported to area medical facilities and received treatment for their injuries.
The Henderson Police Department, with assistance from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, is actively investigating these incidents. Currently, investigators believe the incidents are targeted and retaliatory in nature and not random acts of violence.
In addition to the information and evidence already collected, The Henderson Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in identifying any individuals who may be directly or indirectly involved. Community cooperation is critical in resolving incidents of this nature.
The Henderson Police Department will utilize all available local, state, and federal resources to identify, locate, and arrest those responsible, as well as any individuals who may have aided or participated in these acts.
Anyone with information related to these incidents is encouraged to contact the Henderson Police Department or submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers. Individuals can also message us through Facebook messenger.

City Council Votes To Name Police Department In Memory Of Chief Melvin G. Smith

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In a unanimous decision, the Henderson City Council approved naming the Henderson Police Department in honor of the late chief, Melvin G. Smith.

Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow made the request, which will require no money from the city – the $5,000 estimated to place signs at the front and rear entrances will come from a money generated through the taxation of unauthorized drugs seized locally.

Smith died in July 2025, but Barrow told the Council that he’d been considering the request long before.

Smith was the first Black police officer at the department, joining before the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Barrow said.

“He wasn’t just the first (Black) police officer,” he continued. He was the first sergeant, lieutenant, the first and only African American major, Barrow noted.

“He was the most qualified person for any position he held,” Barrow said. “His 50 percent was better than anybody else’s 100 percent.”

Barrow knew Smith through the Basic Law Enforcement Training classes, when Smith was an instructor and Barrow a student.

“He was kind, thoughtful…he was an educator. He wanted us to learn…He was a tough man, but a fair man.”

Barrow proposes to install a large plaque at the front entrance and a smaller version at the rear entrance – one that officers use and can see and be reminded of Smith’s legacy.

“It’s time,” Barrow said. “The police department needs a name.”

What better name than Melvin G. Smith.

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37-Year-Old Woman Dead In Christmas Eve Shooting; Suspect In Custody

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— press release from Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow

At approximately 7:45 p.m. on December 24, 2025, officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to a reported shooting at 866 Dabney Dr. The incident occurred inside the residence.

Upon arrival, officers located a deceased adult female, identified as Tiffany Lassiter, age 37, who had suffered a gunshot wound. She was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The suspect, Mahlon Leroy Hebron, age 52, was taken into custody without incident. Information obtained at the scene indicates the suspect and victim were involved in a domestic relationship.

The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under active investigation. No additional details are being released at this time.

Hebron has been charged in connection with the homicide and was remanded to the Vance County Detention Centerwithout bond pending future court proceedings.

Anyone with information related to this investigation is encouraged to contact the Henderson Police Department.