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West End Baptist

West End Community Watch: HPD Provides Tips for Avoiding Break-ins

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-Write up courtesy Claire Catherwood, West End Community Watch Group

The West End Community Watch group met on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, in the Fellowship Hall of West End Baptist Church in Henderson.

Sgt. Marti Stewart presented the crime report. There had been the usual home and vehicle break-ins.

Asked what the police do following a home break-in, Stewart said police patrols will be increased in the area. Break-ins occur on homes with and without security systems. Any debris noticed in front of homes should be removed immediately as it had been noticed that bottles and shoes left in yards appear to signal that the house has been “cased” and is a good target for theft.
Thieves take notice of the distance between homes, the presence of dogs, lighting, etc. Break-ins happen at all times of the day.
Vehicles that are break-in targets are usually left unlocked, so lock all vehicles. Generally, locked cars that are broken into had something of value left on a seat where it was visible or there was a jacket or sweater that looked like something may have been left under it. Remove everything from vehicles and lock all doors. Lock up mowers and bikes, too.
It seems car and home break-ins occur in one area of the city, and then the perpetrator moves to another area where they occur, again, for a period of time. Most are believed to be thefts by one person.
Report strangers walking in the neighborhood. Report anything that looks odd, suspicious or just not right. Call 911!
If you will be out-of-town for a period of time, inform the police so they can add patrols to the area. The best way to do this is to ask your area police officers for their cell phone numbers and text them. Include dates the house will be vacant and who, if anyone, has a key.

Harrington Charged With Triple Homicide in 2018 Harrell St. Murders

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-Press Release, Henderson Police Department

On February 13, 2019, investigators from the Henderson Police Department and the State Bureau of Investigations served warrants on Antarious Harrington, age 23, for the murders of Devonte Jamal Jones, Tyheem Shabazz Person, and Dyrel Jermal Kittrell that occurred last year on March 14, 2018, at 227 Harrell Street.

Antarious Harrington is currently serving a previously imposed sentence in a North Carolina Department of Corrections facility.

Investigators have worked tirelessly on this case over the past year to find the person(s) responsible for this heinous act. We are greatly appreciative of Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame, and the SBI for their assistance in this case. The investigation of this case will continue and we are still actively seeking the public’s assistance with any information they may have.

If anyone has any information related to this case, they are urged to contact the Henderson Police Department at 252-438-4141 or 252-492-0202, Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925, or through the use of the P3 app on a smartphone or tablet device.

Callers may remain anonymous and Crime Stoppers offers rewards for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of suspects involved in criminal acts.

On February 13, 2019, investigators from the Henderson Police Department and the State Bureau of Investigations served warrants on Antarious Harrington, age 23, for the murders of Devonte Jamal Jones, Tyheem Shabazz Person, and Dyrel Jermal Kittrell that occurred last year on March 14, 2018, at 227 Harrell Street. (Photo courtesy HPD)

 

 

Jarvis Dante Perry, Suspect in Vance Co. Murder, Found in Oxford

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Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow told WIZS News that as of 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2019, Jarvis Dante Perry was in custody.

Perry is a suspect in a shooting case in Henderson.

According to an earlier press release from Chief Barrow, Saturday, February 9 around 2 a.m. in the 400 block of Charles Street, shots were fired into a vehicle occupied by Ileana Jones, age 37, and two others.

Ileana Jones was struck by the gunfire and later succumbed to her injuries at a medical facility.

Barrow said Wednesday afternoon that Henderson Police received “reliable information that he was located in Oxford. We went and swore out a search warrant for the location in Oxford.”

Barrow said, “Our guys went over there, got up with Oxford PD, and went and executed the search warrant, and took him into custody without issue.”

Wednesday night, Barrow issued the following press statement, “Today, the 13th day of February, the Special Operations Division of the Henderson Police Department developed information that Javius Dan’te Perry was located in the apartment complex on Hillside Drive, Oxford NC. Agents contacted Oxford Police Department and ascended on this location, taking Javius Dan’te Perry into custody. Perry was brought back to Henderson for questioning and will be taken to the Vance County Jail after his appearance before the Magistrate.

“The Henderson Police Department is grateful for the assistance and support received from the SBI, Vance County Sheriff’s Office, the Oxford Police Department, and especially the family of the victim.”

Thomas Arrested on 52 Felony Drug Violations; Million Dollar Bond Set

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-Press Release, Franklin County Sheriff’s Office

On February 6, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit, Special Response Team, Community Action Team and agents with North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE), arrested Vance County resident, Jhi’Tay Thomas, on 52 Felony drug violations.

This investigation began when the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit received information that Jhi’Tay Thomas was involved in the illegal distribution of controlled substances throughout Franklin and surrounding counties.

Drug Unit Detectives and ALE Agents began what resulted in a two-month investigation in which the allegations were confirmed. During the investigation, Thomas brought and sold Marijuana and Ecstasy (MDMA) on numerous occasions. The investigation and arrest resulted in 675 Ecstasy Pills and 80 grams of Marijuana being seized. The street value of these drugs totaled $18,465.

On February 6, 2019, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit, Special Response Team, Community Action Team and agents with North Carolina Alcohol Law Enforcement (ALE), arrested Vance County resident, Jhi’Tay Thomas, on 52 Felony drug violations. (Photo: FCSO)

Sheriff Kent Winstead stated, “This investigation was extremely important because the intended recipient of Ecstasy Pills is often teenagers. Removing these pills and those who sell them off our streets will make our communities safer. The partnerships and teamwork exhibited during these types of operations continue to provide positive results for our County.”

In addition to ALE, the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit was assisted in this investigation by the Louisburg Police Department, Henderson Police Department and the North Carolina National Guard Counter Drug Task Force.

Jhi’Tay Thomas

1840 Farm Street

Henderson, NC 27536

DOB: 03/11/1998

Jhi’Tay Thomas was issued a citation on the following:

  • Flee to Elude
  • Misdemeanor Driving While License Revoke
  • Left of Center

Jhi’Tay Thomas was charged with the following:

  • Trafficking by Possession of MDMA (4 Counts)
  • Trafficking by Transportation of MDMA (4 Counts)
  • Trafficking by Delivery of MDMA (1 Count)
  • Trafficking by Selling MDMA (3 Counts)
  • Conspire to Traffic MDMA (2 Counts)
  • Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver Marijuana (8 Counts)
  • Sell and Deliver Marijuana (8 Counts)
  • Maintain a Dwelling/Vehicle for the purpose of Selling Controlled Substances (10 Counts)
  • Sell and Deliver MDMA (5 Counts)
  • Possess with Intent to Sell and Deliver MDMA (5 Counts)
  • Conspire to Sell and Deliver MDMA (2 Counts)
  • Jhi’Tay Thomas is currently being held in the Franklin County Jail on $1,080,000 secured bond.

For more information regarding this investigation, or to provide information regarding drug activity in your community, please contact Sergeant Ken Pike at (919) 496-2186.

HPD: Mason St. Drug Search Results in Four Arrests

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-Press Release, Henderson Police Department

On February 7, 2019, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Division along with the Special Response Team executed a search warrant at the residence of 330 Mason St., Henderson, NC.

During the execution of the search warrant over 4 grams of crack cocaine, 47 grams of marijuana, over $1,600.00 in US Currency, miscellaneous paraphernalia/manufacturing supplies, and one firearm along with several rounds of ammunition were located and seized.

Jeffrey Scott Wilson, 48, of 5150 Warrenton Rd. Henderson, NC was arrested and charged. He was charged with PWIMSD Cocaine, PWIMSD Marijuana, Manufacturing Cocaine, Manufacturing Marijuana, Possession of Cocaine, Felony Possession of Marijuana, Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia. His bond was set in the amount of $100,000.00 secured. He is scheduled to appear in court on February 19, 2019.

On February 7, 2019, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Division along with the Special Response Team executed a search warrant at the residence of 330 Mason St., Henderson, NC. Over 4 grams of crack cocaine, 47 grams of marijuana, over $1,600.00 in US Currency, miscellaneous paraphernalia/manufacturing supplies, and one firearm along with several rounds of ammunition were located and seized. (Photo courtesy HPD)

Obryant Williams, 43, of 330 Mason St. Henderson, NC was arrested and charged. He was charged with PWIMSD Cocaine, PWIMSD Marijuana, Manufacturing Cocaine, Manufacturing Marijuana, Possession of Cocaine, Felony Possession of Marijuana, Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling, Possession of Firearm by Felon, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia. His bond was set in the amount of $120,000.00 secured. He is scheduled to appear in court on February 19, 2019.

Zechariah Alexander, 18, of 330 Mason St. Henderson, NC was arrested and charged. He was charged with PWIMSD Cocaine, PWIMSD Marijuana, Manufacturing Cocaine, Manufacturing Marijuana, Possession of Cocaine, Felony Possession of Marijuana, Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia. His bond was set in the amount of $100,000.00 secured. He is scheduled to appear in court on February 19, 2019.

Jerimiyah Mcmillian, 19, of 330 Mason St. Henderson, NC was arrested and charged. He was charged with PWIMSD Cocaine, PWIMSD Marijuana, Manufacturing Cocaine, Manufacturing Marijuana, Possession of Cocaine, Felony Possession of Marijuana, Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia. His bond was set in the amount of $100,000.00 secured. He is scheduled to appear in court on February 19, 2019.

Henderson Police Department

HPD: Pedestrian Struck & Killed on I-85; Case Deemed a Suicide

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-Information courtesy the Henderson Police Department’s Facebook page

On Saturday, February 2, 2019, around 5 a.m., Henderson Police Department officers responded to a call at I-85, mile marker 213 (Dabney Dr) in reference to a pedestrian being struck.

When they arrived, Carl Maurice Matthews III, age 25 of Oxford, NC, was found unresponsive. Matthews had been struck by a motor vehicle in the southbound lane of I-85.

After an in-depth investigation and speaking with family, friends, and acquaintances, the case has been deemed a suicide. Out of respect for the family, no further information will be provided.

Jonas Wheeling III, 19, Arrested on Multiple Drug Charges

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-Information and photos courtesy the Henderson Police Department

On January 29, 2019, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Division along with the Special Response Team executed a search warrant at the residence of 452 Ford St. in Henderson, NC.

Upon SRT entering the home, the suspect fled from the backdoor which led to a brief foot pursuit. He was apprehended without incident. The suspect was in possession of narcotics and a firearm during this encounter.

During the execution of the search warrant over 8 grams of cocaine, 105 grams of marijuana, $335 in US Currency, miscellaneous paraphernalia/manufacturing supplies, electronic video surveillance equipment and one firearm along with several rounds of ammunition were located and seized.

Jonas Wheeling III, 19, of 452 Ford St. Henderson, NC was arrested and charged. He was charged with PWIMSD Cocaine, PWIMSD Marijuana, Manufacturing Schedule II, Manufacturing Schedule VI, Felony Possession of Marijuana, Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia not Schedule VI, and Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia.

Wheeling’s bond was set in the amount of $70,000 secured. He is scheduled to appear in court on February 5, 2019.

On January 29, 2019, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Division along with the Special Response Team executed a search warrant at the residence of 452 Ford St. in Henderson, NC. Jonas Wheeling III, 19, was arrested and charged with PWIMSD Cocaine, PWIMSD Marijuana, Manufacturing Schedule II, Manufacturing Schedule VI, Felony Possession of Marijuana, Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling, Carrying a Concealed Weapon, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia not Schedule VI, and Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia. (Photo Credit: Henderson Police Dept.)

During the execution of the search warrant of 452 Ford St. in Henderson over 8 grams of cocaine, 105 grams of marijuana, $335 in US Currency, miscellaneous paraphernalia/manufacturing supplies, electronic video surveillance equipment and one firearm along with several rounds of ammunition were located and seized. (Photo Credit: Henderson Police Dept.)

U.S. Department of Justice

Henderson Man Sentenced for Receipt of Firearm While Under Indictment

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-Press Release, U.S. Dept. of Justice

United States Attorney Robert J. Higdon, Jr. announced that today in federal court, United States District Judge James C. Dever, III sentenced TYQUEL ALSTON, 19, of Henderson, North Carolina to 54 months imprisonment, followed by 3 years of supervised release.

ALSTON was named in an Indictment filed on May 16, 2018, charging him with receipt of a firearm while under indictment. On August 7, 2018, ALSTON pled guilty to that charge.

On May 9, 2018, ALSTON was pulled over leaving a known drug area by law enforcement officers with the Henderson Police Department. ALSTON was driving erratically and at a high rate of speed when law enforcement initiated the traffic stop. Officers could smell marijuana in his car and subsequently searched the car. Under the passenger seat officers found a Leinad Inc., Model M-11, 9mm pistol with an extended magazine. The magazine was loaded with 16 rounds. ALSTON is a prohibited possessor of firearms because he was under Indictment for Trafficking in Heroin, Larceny of a Motor Vehicle, Possession of a Stolen Vehicle and Possession of a Handgun by a Minor. Those charges were then pending in the Vance County Superior Court.

The Court granted the Government’s request for an upward departure in the defendant’s sentence because ALSTON was likewise under indictment for his participation in a drive-by shooting that occurred on May 25, 2017. During that shooting, an unintended victim, a pregnant 17-year-old female, was shot in the leg when one of the bullets went into her home that was located across the street from the shooting location. ALSTON previously threatened his girlfriend with firearms in March and May 2018. On both occasions his girlfriend reported to police that ALSTON pointed a firearm at her and threatened to kill her during a domestic dispute. The indictment related to this shooting was pending in Vance County Superior Court at the time he possessed the weapon that was the subject of the federal charges.

This case is part of Project Safe Neighborhoods (PSN), a program bringing together all levels of law enforcement and the communities they serve to reduce violent crime and make our neighborhoods safer for everyone. Since 2017 the United States Department of Justice has reinvigorated the PSN program and has targeted violent criminals, directing all U.S. Attorney’s Offices to work in partnership with federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement and the local community to develop effective, locally-based strategies to reduce violent crime.

That effort has been implemented through the Take Back North Carolina Initiative of The United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina. This initiative emphasizes the regional assignment of federal prosecutors to work with law enforcement and District Attorney’s Offices on a sustained basis in those communities to reduce the violent crime rate, drug trafficking, and crimes against law enforcement.

The investigation of this case was conducted by the Henderson Police Department as well as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Charity Wilson.

News releases are available on the U.S. Attorney’s webpage at www.usdoj.gov/usao/nce. Follow us on Twitter @USAO_EDNC.

Davis, of Hamilton St. in Henderson, Arrested on Numerous Drug Charges

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Press Release – Henderson Police Department

On January 23, 2019, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Division along with the Special Response Team executed a search warrant at the residence of 221 Hamilton St. in Henderson, NC.

During the execution of the search warrant over 30 grams of marijuana packaged for distribution, cocaine, 70 dosage units of heroin, 8 Ecstasy pills, over $800 in US currency and five firearms, along with several rounds of ammunition, were located and seized.

Peter Anthony Davis AKA “Tony,” 58, of 221 Hamilton St. in Henderson, NC was arrested and charged. He was charged with PWIMSD SCH. I, PWIMSD SCH. II, Manufacturing Schedule I, Manufacturing Schedule II, Felony Possession of Schedule I, Felony Possession of Schedule II, Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling, Firearm by Felon x5 and Felony PWIMSD Controlled Substance within 1000 ft of a child care center.

His bond was set in the amount of $250,000 secured. He is scheduled to appear in court on February 5, 2019.

Peter Anthony Davis AKA “Tony,” 58, of 221 Hamilton St. in Henderson, NC was arrested and charged on January 23, 2019, with PWIMSD SCH. I, PWIMSD SCH. II, Manufacturing Schedule I, Manufacturing Schedule II, Felony Possession of Schedule I, Felony Possession of Schedule II, Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling, Firearm by Felon x5 and Felony PWIMSD Controlled Substance within 1000 ft of a child care center. (Photo Credit: Henderson Police Dept.)

During the execution of the search warrant at 221 Hamilton St., in Henderson, NC, over 30 grams of marijuana packaged for distribution, cocaine, 70 dosage units of heroin, 8 Ecstasy pills, over $800 in US currency and five firearms, along with several rounds of ammunition, were located and seized. (Photo Credit: Henderson Police Dept.)

Henderson Police Department

Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow Talks Crime, Local Collaborations

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Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow was on Thursday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk program to discuss his collaboration with other law enforcement departments as well as to provide some reassuring statistics related to crime in the local area.

Barrow, who has been involved with various divisions within the Henderson Police Department for the last 20 years, said his long-standing working relationship and friendship with newly elected Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame further assists the collaboration between the two offices.

“The Sheriff and I have had a good relationship – a friendship – since I started working here in 1998,” Barrow said. “We have a mutual respect for one another and our collaborations [since Brame became sheriff] are just like we picked up where we left off.”

The two meet weekly to discuss the goings-on in their respective divisions, though Barrow admits “sometimes we just talk about life and provide that support to each other.”

Both Barrow and Brame have disclosed to WIZS that they also have a good working relationship with Mike Waters, district attorney for the 9th Judicial District which includes Vance, Granville, Franklin, Warren and Person counties.

“I’ve had a close relationship with DA Waters since the onset. I made it a priority to get to know him and to be in his office as much as possible.”

Since Waters’ time as DA, Barrow said has seen a noticeable increase in both the collaboration with detectives and departments and the number of cases tried. “We are making some really good decisions on whether cases need to stay here locally in the state court system or go federal.”

According to Barrow, the recent increase in homicide convictions alone shows that cases are being tried more effectively. “I think our numbers show that we are tough on crime. Our use of the federal system proves that we are extremely tough on crime.”

In 2018, Barrow reports that the area had 39 federal indictments and 47 executed drug search warrants. “I think they are going to bust those drug numbers wide open this year. We don’t report on all of them because they are not all so news-worthy, but I believe [the drug unit] has executed 7-8 so far this year.”

The two larger HPD drug busts that have been in the news recently include arrests made at residents on Hamilton and State Street in Henderson. Both involved various drug charges including possession of cocaine, heroin and Ecstasy in addition to the seizure of money and weapons.

While such news can make residents worry about the safety of the community, Barrow said that crime rates are actually at a 25-year low, with 2017 being the lowest year on recent record.

When looking at statistics, Barrow said it is important to remember that while crime is often unpredictable, high crime areas are often known and “hot-spot mapped” to ensure officers are spending their time where they can best keep residents safe.

Barrow also said that crime, especially crime sprees that occur within days of each other such as break-ins, are often related and can usually be traced back to the same 1-2 suspects.

When asked if he personally felt safe in the community, Barrow responded “absolutely.” He elaborated by saying that he moved his mother, a life-long resident of Zebulon, to Henderson last year and would not have done so if he did not feel she would be safe.

Upon his recommendation, Barrow’s sister also moved to the area and is now a teacher in the school system.

Encouraged by the strengthened collaborations between law enforcement offices, decreases in crime levels and the growth of Henderson’s business segment, Barrow said he is glad to call Henderson home.

“I’m proud of this city; I love this place!”

To hear the interview in its entirety, please click here.