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Henderson Police Department

Henderson Man Arrested 1-5-18 on Drug Charges

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Henderson Police Department Press Release:

On January 5th, 2018 members of the Henderson Police Department Special Response Team and Vice-Narcotics Section conducted a search warrant at 424 Thomas Street, Henderson after receiving complaints of drug sales. During the execution of the search warrant fifteen (15) grams of cocaine was located and seized. James Glover Jr, 46, of 424 Thomas Street, Henderson was arrested and charged with Felony PWIMSD Schedule II, and Felony Maintaining a Dwelling. He received a $10,000 secured bond pending a court hearing on January 16, 2018 in Vance County.

Authority: Chief Barrow

Henderson Police Department

Rape Arrest and Charges Jan 4, 2018

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Henderson Police Department Press Release – January 5, 2018

On January 4th, 2018 members of the Henderson Police Department Criminal Investigation Section arrested Wilton Leroy Greene, 48, of 1021 Thurston Street, Henderson and charged him with 1st Degree Forcible Rape and 1st Degree Rape of a Juvenile less than 13 years-old. The incident was to have allegedly occurred two years ago involving a juvenile victim. Mr. Greene received a $600,000.00 secured bond and was placed in the Vance County Jail pending a court hearing. The SaM Child Advocacy Center and the Greenville (NC) Police Department assisted with the investigation.

Authority: Chief M.W. Barrow

Henderson Police Department

Andrews Ave. Corner Store Robbery Suspect Arrested

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Press Release – Tuesday, November 29, 2017

On November 22, 2017, Howard Perry Junior, 50, of Rocky Mount, NC was charged with Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon for the November 7, 2017 robbery of the Corner Store, 929 W. Andrews Ave, Henderson. During the incident the suspect took an undisclosed amount of U.S. Currency and fled the area on foot. During the course of the investigation, Howard Perry Junior was identified as the suspect. Howard Perry Junior received a $250,000 secured bond and remains in the Durham County Jail.

HPD Photo – Howard Perry Jr.

Authority: Chief M.W. Barrow

Henderson Police Department

HPD Bank Robbery Color Photos from Nov 14th

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HPD Photo – Bank Robbery Suspect – Nov 14, 2017

HPD Photo – Bank Robbery Suspect – Nov 14, 2017

Press Release – Tuesday, November 14, 2017

On Tuesday, November 14, 2017 around 11:47 AM members of the Henderson Police Department responded to Carter Bank and Trust, 300 Dabney Drive Ext. Henderson, NC in reference to an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers attempted to locate the suspect, but after an extensive search were unable to locate the suspect. The suspect is described as a 20-30 year-old black male; approximately 6’2” in height; with some minor facial hair on his chin. Suspect was described as wearing a black and gray hoodie. Suspect displayed a handgun and stole an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency. The Henderson Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect involved in this case. If you have knowledge of who the suspect is or know of his whereabouts you are asked to contact the Henderson Police Department at 252-438-4141. 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. Crime Stoppers offers a reward up to $2,000 for information that leads to an arrest.

Authority: Chief M.W. Barrow

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.

Financial Card Fraud Arrest

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Update 8:30 p.m.

Statement on the matter from Vance Charter School: “Mr. Connolly informed the Chairman of the Vance Charter School Board of Directors of the criminal charges against him Thursday afternoon, and we will continue to closely follow this matter. Any further comment is prohibited as this is a personnel matter and would not be appropriate until the courts have rendered a decision.”  The same statement can be seen on the school’s Facebook page.

Update 3:30 p.m.

There is an update to the following press release issued this morning by Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow. WIZS News contacted Chief Barrow directly, and he confirmed that the accused is the principal of Vance Charter School.

WIZS has contacted Vance Charter School as well as the attorney for the accused seeking comment, and additional relevant information will be provided if and when it becomes available.

Press Release – April 21, 2017

Courtesy: Henderson Police Department

On Saturday, April 15, 2017, an officer with the Henderson Police Department responded to Food Lion, 377 Raleigh Road. Amanda Bullock reported to officers that her financial card had been used to make an unauthorized purchase from the store. After an investigation was conducted, officers obtained a warrant for Sean Connolly. Connolly was charged with one misdemeanor count of financial card fraud and one count of felonious unlawful obtaining credit card.

Connolly, 45, of 2167 Bobbitt Road, Henderson surrendered himself to the Vance County Sheriff’s Department, not the charging agency, on April 21, 2017. Connolly was released from custody after signing a 10,000.00 unsecured bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Vance County District Court on May 18, 2017.

Further information about the arrest and bonding of Sean Connolly should be made to the Vance County Sheriff’s Office.

Authority: Chief Marcus Barrow

Police Issue Phone Scam Public Notice

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Scammers are using the threat of arrest warrants to pressure people into forking over hundreds, sometimes thousands, of dollars. Today the Henderson Police Department was contacted by a citizen who stated that she was threaten that if she didn’t pay $6,000 to the IRS that she would be arrested. The call came from a Texas number.

The caller wanted the potential victim’s debit card information. She refused and hung up the phone. The caller called back manipulating caller ID to make the number appear to come from the Henderson Police Department. The caller told the potential victim that he had obtained a warrant for the unpaid debt and wanted to know where she was so he could arrest her or she could still pay the money to avoid arrest. The potential victim told the caller that she was at the Police Department and to come get her.

The callers convince people to give their debit or credit card numbers out or make the payments by wiring it through Western Union or buying a prepaid credit card like Green Dot and registering it online.

Citizens are reminders to NEVER give out card numbers to anyone and to never purchase debit cards to send to anyone unless you are sending it as gift to someone you know. The most important thing to remember is that in North Carolina it is illegal for law enforcement officers to accept money to prevent an arrest or to squash a warrant.

Authority: Chief M.W. Barrow

Press Release: April 12, 2017

Search Warrant Yields Drug Charges Against Suspect

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Search Warrant Yields Drug Charges Against Suspect

On Saturday, January 14, 2017, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Unit executed a search warrant at 133 College Street in Henderson.  An investigation was initiated after receiving citizen’s complaints of drug activity in the area.  During the search, officers recovered 51 grams of crack cocaine, 28 grams of marijuana and a Glock handgun.

Barry Henderson, 43 of 133 College Street Henderson was charged with the following charges: two counts of trafficking cocaine, possession with the intent to manufacture, sell, and deliver cocaine, possession with the intent to manufacture, sell, and deliver marijuana, manufacturingHPD Photo Barry Henderson 011417 cocaine, manufacturing marijuana, maintaining a dwelling for keeping/selling controlled substances, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Henderson was placed in the Vance County Jail after failing to post a secured 80,000.00 bond.  A preliminary hearing has been scheduled in Vance County District Court on January 23, 2017.

Press Release – January 17, 2017

Authority: Chief Marcus Barrow

Operation Silent Night Additional Coverage

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Immediately after today’s press conference for Operation Silent Night, WIZS News conducted live radio interviews with District Attorney Mike Waters of the 9th Prosectutorial District, North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation Director Robert Schurmeier and Lieutenant Allen Hedgepeth of the Henderson Police Department.

To see more about Operation Silent Night please view our other WIZS News post which includes the news release and photos or click here.

Search Warrant Leads to Drug Arrest

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Henderson Police Department Press Release

On Sunday, October 9, 2016, members of the Henderson Police Department Special Operations Unit executed a search warrant at 1218 Toppleman Street, Henderson.  During the search, officers located and seized 239 bindles of heroin as well as 2.6 grams of marijuana.hpd-raheem-debnam-100916

Raheem Debnam, 25, 1218 Toppleman Street, Henderson was charged with the following offenses:  Trafficking heroin by manufacture, trafficking heroin by possession, maintaining a dwelling for keeping a controlled substance, simple possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession with the intent to manufacture, sell, and deliver heroin.

Debnam was placed in the Vance County Jail after failing to post a 100,000.00 secured bond.  A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for Vance County District Court on October 24, 2016.

Authority: Chief Marcus Barrow