To raise money and local awareness, the Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers will have a chicken plate fundraiser on March 11 at the Vance County Rescue Squad on 1735 Maynard Road. The event will run from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available from any board member. Tickets must be purchased in advance. It’s takeout only, and delivery can be arranged for 10 or more plates.
According to the new president of the local Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers, Frankie Nobles, there was not a single payout request in 2021.
Either there were no indictments or convictions as a result of tips sent in anonymously or, more likely, no tips sent in at all.
“We need the community to step up,” Nobles told WIZS. He also said he believes that people may be worried that their identity will be discovered. But Nobles said that is not the case.
Calling or texting the Crime Stoppers number at 492 1925 is completely anonymous, Nobles said. The calls or messages get routed through a maze of different servers. The software that is used is safe and confidential.
He said, “We never even know who’s getting the money.”
As the new president of the local Crime Stoppers, Frankie Nobles said he’s impressed at just how willing the board members are “to step up and do what needs to be done.”
Nobles said he’d like the community to do the same when it comes to providing information to solve crimes.
He told John C. Rose on Monday’s Town Talk that there was not a single payout request in 2021, which means that either there were no indictments or convictions as a result of tips sent in anonymously or, more likely, no tips sent in at all.
“We need the community to step up,” Nobles said. He also said he believes that people may be worried that their identity will be discovered. But Nobles said that is not the case.
Calling or texting the Crime Stoppers number is completely anonymous, Nobles said. The calls or messages get routed through a maze of different servers. The software that is used is safe and confidential.
“I think people are scared to make a tip because they think somebody’s going to know.” But he assures the public that is not the case. “We never even know who’s getting the money.”
Tips that do come in to Crime Stoppers are given to the appropriate agency, he explained. When an indictment is handed down or a conviction is made, the law enforcement agency submits the information to the Crime Stoppers board, which determines the amount of the payment to be made.
The board meets monthly, Nobles said. The executive board consists of Tonya Moore, who serves as vice president; Danny Wright, treasurer; and James Baines, secretary. Additional board members include Lorraine Watkins, Mike Fisher, Henry Gupton, Edward Woodlief and McKinley Perkinson, who is the fundraiser chairperson.
The Crime Stoppers will have a chicken plate fundraiser on March 11 at the Vance County Rescue Squad on 1735 Maynard Road. The event will run from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 and are available from any board member. Tickets must be purchased in advance, he said. It’s takeout only, and delivery can be arranged for 10 or more plates.
This is the first time the organization has had a chicken plate fundraiser, he said. Crime Stoppers formed in 1982 and VGCC law enforcement instructor Tom Long was its first chairman in 1985.
Nobles said the group has got some good things planned for the community and for the law enforcement personnel it supports.
COVID-19 has created a few wrinkles in the past couple of years, but the golf tournament is being planned and there will be another 50-50 raffle, for starters.
He wants Crime Stoppers to be more visible in the community by participating in events like the downtown car show and Night Out Against Crime.
But most importantly, he wants law enforcement agencies to know that Crime Stoppers supports them. Each agency will submit a name of an officer to be recognized for exceptional service in 2021, he said. “These officers are out there every day, putting their life on the line for us – the least we can do is recognize them.”
Visit the Crime Stoppers Facebook page to learn more about upcoming events.
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The 24th Annual Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers Awards Banquet will be held Thursday, September 19, 2019, at Vance-Granville Community College’s Civic Center at 6:30 p.m.
James Baines, Crime Stoppers president, was on Thursday’s edition of WIZS’ Town Talk to encourage the public and business community to support the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year.
Individual tickets for $12 and reservation of tables are available by contacting Lorraine Watkins at Henderson’s Screen Master on S. Garnett St., John Faucette at Carolina Carpet & Flooring on Parham Street or by calling Baines at (252) 430-9218.
Speaker for the occasion will be Secretary of State Elaine Marshall, with dinner provided by Ted Wheeler Catering.
The Tom Long Memorial Award, Sam Pearson Memorial Award, Community Award and Citizen of the Year Award, among others, will be issued to deserving community members and are always a big draw for the banquet.
“I’m hoping the community will come out and support Crime Stoppers because we support our community and our law enforcement,” Baines said.
To hear Baines’ interview in its entirety, please click the play button below. Listen live to WIZS’ Town Talk Monday-Friday at 11 a.m. on 1450AM, 100.1 FM or online at www.wizs.com.
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Local attorney Jonathan Care, who happens to also be the attorney for Vance County, will speak at the West End Community Watch Meeting on March 20th. The topic will be estate planning.
The watch group says, “All are welcome!”
The meeting will take place at West End Baptist Church on Dabney Drive.
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The Henderson Police Department, in cooperation with H-V Crime Stoppers, wants to re-run the following February Crimes of the Month. New March Crimes of the Month will also be available soon.
Press Release – Tuesday, February 12, 2018
On Wednesday, February 7, 2018 around 10:20 PM members of the Henderson Police Department responded to Temco Food Mart, 1022 Ruin Creek Road Henderson, NC in reference to an armed robbery. The suspects were described as two black males. One suspect was described as wearing a black hoodie and a bandana, and the other as wearing a dark-colored hoodie, and a bandana. The suspects displayed firearms and stole an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency.
On Thursday, February 8, 2018 around 9:50 PM members of the Henderson Police Department responded to New Dixie Mart, 1201 Dabney Drive Henderson, NC in reference to an armed robbery. The suspects were described as a two black males. One suspect was described as wearing a black hoodie, and the other as wearing a gray hoodie and a black jacket. One of the suspects displayed a firearm and stole an undisclosed amount of U.S. currency.
The Henderson Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect(s) involved in these cases. 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.
Authority: Chief M.W. Barrow
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The West End Community Watch meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 20 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting will take place in the fellowship hall at West End Baptist Church on Dabney Drive.
Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow is scheduled to speak.
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The Henderson Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying individuals involved in an armed robbery that occurred on January 15, 2018 at the Sweepstakes Casino on South Beckford Drive, Henderson. Suspect vehicle is described as a black in color four-door vehicle. One of the suspects was described as a white male wearing a half skull mask displaying a handgun. One of the suspects wore a distinctive backpack that we are asking to public’s help in identifying. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Zachary Phillips at 252-431-5170 or via email at zphillips@hendersonncpd.org. 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.
Authority: Chief Marcus Barrow
Please review the HPD photos below.
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Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers Raises over $10,000 at Annual Golf Tournament
Henderson, NC – The Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers raised over $10,000 during their 6th Annual Golf Tournament at Kerr Lake Country Club. The tournament took place on May 18th.
Closest to the hole prizes were provided by Sams Furniture and Mattress Center, Carolina Carpet and Flooring and WIZS Radio. Superior Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat provided a new Fiat for a hole in one prize on Hole 15. No one won the Fiat, but a hole in one was hit on Hole 18 (par 4). “That’s the first hole in one I’ve ever heard of here on 18,” said Karl Thurber, then general manager of Kerr Lake Country Club.
Chick-Fil-A of Henderson provided lunch free of charge to all participants.
The Screen Master provided trophies to the top three as well as the sportsmanship trophy.
Clarence Hicks Presents Chris Fisher Trophy
The Pointe at Lake Gaston were the winners of the tournament with a score of 49. The “Moonshiners” finished second. Henderson Fruit and Produce finished third. The Henderson-Vance Recreation and Parks Department received the sportsmanship trophy.
Kevin Bullock, Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers President, said, “This is the first golf tournament in three years in which we didn’t have cold or rainy weather. Everyone seemed to have a good time, and we can’t thank the community enough for coming together to support the Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers.”
Much of the money raised will go towards the new P3 Tips application, which is now actively in use by the Henderson Police Department, Vance County Sheriff’s Department and Vance-Granville Community College Campus Police.
2017 Tournament Sponsors Included:
AAA GAS & APPLIANCE
AHNER SECURITY
ALLSTATE INSURANCE-JEFFREY AYSCUE
AUTOBRITE CAR WASHES INC
BASKERVILLE & BASKERVILLE, PLLC
BILLY’S SIGNS
BRIGGS AUTOMOTIVE
CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
CAROLINA CARPET AND FLOORING
Carolina Carpet Team
CHARLES E BURNHAM DDS PA
CHIC-FIL-A OF HENDERSON
CLARENCE HICKS
CLEARVIEW CHURCH
COMFORT ZONE DESIGNERS
CORDELL’S LAWN CARE, INC
DABNEY DRIVE ANIMAL HOSPITAL
DANNY WRIGHT CPA
DAVID CARVER
EARLY FALSOM PROPERTIES
EXQUISID CUTS 2.0
F.O.P. LODGE
FISHER RENTALS
Danny Wright Drive on KLCC #11
FLOWERS FUNERAL HOME
FRANKLINTON HIGH SCHOOL
GINELLA HART
GORDON WILDER
HENDERSON FRUIT AND PRODUCE
HENDERSON FURNITURE OUTLET
HOME DECORATOR SHOPPE
J.M. WHITE FUNERAL SERVICE
JOEL T CHEATHAM INSURANCE
JOURNIGAN’S TIRE AND BATTERY
LIMER PROPERTIES
MACK R CHOPLIN, CPA
MAGNOLIA MANAGEMENT LLC
N C FARM BUREAU – KEVIN WADE
Kevin Wade Throw, in a good way!
NAACP
NC RECOVERY
NORTHSTAR/CAROLINAS, LLC
POINTE AT LAKE GASTON
R. DAN BRUMMIT, GENERAL CONTRACTOR
ROBERT B. LLOYD, PLUMBING, INC
ROSE OIL COMPANY, INC
SAMS FURNITURE AND MATTRESS CENTER
SATTERWHITE POINT MARINA
SCREEN MASTER
SHORTCAKES
SKIPPER FORSYTH’S BAR-B-Q
STELLA D JONES ATTORNEY AT LAW
SUPERIOR CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM FIAT
T. L. PERKINSON, WRECKER
THE ATTIC
THE SKATEEUM, INC
UNION BANK
UNION CHAPEL UMC
VANCE FAMILY MEDICINE
VIRGINIA GENTLEMAN
WESTER REALTY AND INSURANCE
WIZS RADIO
(H-V Crime Stoppers President Kevin Bullock is a management-level staff person at WIZS Radio.)
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Henderson, NC – Henderson and Vance County Residents will now be able to text the Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers along with the traditional phone in method to report crime.
Kevin Bullock, the president of the Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers said, “We’re still in the early stages of setting up our local Text-a-Tip program, but once completed, the Text-a-Tip will allow anyone with a cellphone to not only call 252-492-1925, but text in a crime they witness as well. Other Crime Stopper groups across North Carolina are using this technology with great success to reach younger audiences.”
The program will be ready to go later in the year.
Henderson Police Chief Marcus Barrow said, “Text-a-Tip will put us in contact with a new generation and also give others another simplistic way of reporting criminal activity anonymously.”
If anyone should have any information related to a case, they are encouraged to call the Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925. Crime Stoppers offers a reward of up to $2,000 for information that may lead to an arrest. Callers may remain anonymous.
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On December 24, 2016 at approximately 9:45 PM officers with the Henderson Police Department responded to Henderson Food Mart in reference an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers found that a Mr. Jason Rodriguez had been robbed while transporting an unknown subject. Mr. Rodriguez stated that he was lost and that the suspect was picked up to provide directions. Mr. Rodriguez was struck in the face two times by the suspect. Taken from Mr. Rodriguez were US currency and a cellular phone.
The investigation is being conducted by members of the Henderson Police Department’s Criminal Investigation Division. If anyone should have any information related to this case, they are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925 or the Henderson Police Department at 252-438-4141. Crime Stoppers offers a reward of up to $2,000 for information that may lead to an arrest. Callers may remain anonymous.
Authority: Chief M.W. Barrow
Press Release: January 10, 2017
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, but a hole in one was hit on Hole 18 (par 4). “That’s the first hole in one I’ve ever heard of here on 18,” said Karl Thurber, then general manager of Kerr Lake Country Club.
