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Shooting Suspect Terry Arrested; Charged with 1st Degree Murder

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Press Release – October 13, 2020 – Vance County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Curtis Brame

On Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at 7:52p.m., the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division and the Henderson Police Department’s Patrol Division responded to 956 David Street, Henderson, North Carolina regarding a shooting. Once at the scene, Deputies discovered gunshot wounds to the deceased victim Willard Ray Dement Jr. (Age 38), Misty Boyd (Age 42) and a juvenile. Misty and the juvenile were transported to Maria Parham Hospital. Misty was later air lifted to Duke Medical Center and the juvenile was treated and released from Maria Parham Hospital.

Deputies and Police Officers patrolled the area and located a person of interest Dequante Jabree Terry (Age 24). Terry was detained and brought to the Vance County Sheriff’s Office. The Vance County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division arrived at the scene along with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and began to conduct interviews in the neighborhood.

Terry was later charged with 1st Degree Murder, 2 counts of Assault with a Deadly Weapon with the Intent to Kill, Possession of a Firearm by Convicted Felon and Attempted Armed Robbery.

Terry is being held without bond on the 1st Degree Murder charge and $750,000.00 bond for his other charges. Terry’s court date was set for October 20, 2020.

The Vance County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding this incident. Please contact the Vance County Sheriff’s Office at 252-738-2200. This investigation is continuing.

Sincerely

Sheriff Curtis Brame

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GVPH COVID-19 Update as of 10/13/20

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-Information courtesy Granville Vance Public Health

The following is an update for COVID-19 spread and response in Granville and Vance County as of October 13, 2020. Granville Vance Public Health numbers correlate with the NC Electronic Disease Surveillance System (NCEDSS) data.

The county case numbers reported on the NC county map from the NC Department of Health and Human Services may differ from the ones reported locally as they are updated at different times and may change once residence is verified.

Granville County

1,852 positive test results for COVID-19.

Of those 1,852, 1,190 are community-spread cases located across Granville County. Of those 1,190, 1,097 have been released from isolation.

Of those 1,852 cases, 526 are affiliated with the prison system in Granville County, and 501 of those 526 have been released from isolation.

Of those 1,845, 136 are associated with outbreaks at long-term care facilities including 30 at Murdoch Development Center, two at Central Regional Hospital, one at Brantwood Nursing and Rehab Center and 95 at Universal Health Care.

The outbreak at Granville House is no longer active.

Of the 136 cases in long-term care facilities in Granville County, 112 have been released from isolation.

Two individuals in Granville County are hospitalized.

There have been a total of 50 deaths in Granville County: five in the community, one associated with Central Regional Hospital, one associated with Murdoch Development Center, 21 associated with Universal Health Care and 22 associated with the Bureau of Prisons Federal Correctional Complex.

Vance County

1,078 positive test results for COVID-19.

Of those 1,078, 953 are community-spread cases located across Vance County. Of those 953, 836 have been released from isolation.

Of those 1,078, 125 are associated with outbreaks at congregate living facilities including 49 cases associated with Kerr Lake Nursing Home.

The outbreaks at Alliance Rehabilitative Care, Senior Citizens Home and Pelican Health nursing home are no longer active.

Of the 125 cases in congregate living facilities in Vance County, 96 have been released from isolation.

Five individuals in Vance County are hospitalized.

There have been a total of 46 deaths in Vance County: 14 associated with the Pelican Health nursing home outbreak, 12 associated with Kerr Lake Nursing Home, two associated with Senior Citizens Home and 18 in the community.

WIZS Note: There are 117 total known active cases in the Vance County community and 93 in the Granville County community at large at this time (excluding congregate living numbers). Two additional COVID-19 related Vance County deaths and no additional Granville County deaths have been reported in the last two weeks.

Additional Information

The number of those who have been ‘released from isolation’ is determined by the CDC Guidance for discontinuation of isolation for persons with COVID-19.

Please visit GVPH’s COVID-19 Data Dashboard (click here) for tables and graphs that are updated daily.

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Man Who Struck Trooper With Vehicle Sentenced in Superior Trial Court

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-Press Release, Office of District Attorney Michael D. Waters

During the October 5, 2020, session of Vance County Criminal Superior Trial Court, with Superior Court Judge John M. Dunlow presiding, Justin Venable entered a plea of guilty to DWI, Felony Hit and Run with Serious Injury, and Felony Failure to Move Over Causing Serious Injury.

Mr. Venable received an active sentence of 12 months in the North Carolina Department of Public Safety, Division of Adult Correction (DAC), followed by 16 to 29 months, and 6 to 17 months of supervised probation, suspended for 36 months. 

On October 22, 2019, Trooper Craig Hundley with the North Carolina State Highway Patrol (NCSHP) was conducting a routine traffic stop in Vance County when he was struck by a vehicle. Thanks to the quick actions of the citizen who Trooper Hundley had pulled over, and of Trooper Eugene Burrell, the defendant‘s vehicle was identified.

Trooper Burrell was able to stop the defendant and found he was impaired by alcohol. The defendant, identified as Justin O. Venable, was taken into custody and charged with DWI, Felony Hit and Run with Serious Injury, Reckless Driving, and Felony Failure to Move Over Causing Serious Injury.

This was a harrowing experience for Trooper Hundley who was airlifted to the hospital and has suffered life–changing injuries that may not allow him to return to his position as a Trooper with the NCSHP. It is our continued hope that Trooper Hundley achieves a full recovery. 

This case was resolved by Assistant District Attorney Stormy Ellis from the Vance County office of District Attorney Mike Waters.

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Local Noon News 10/13/20

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Antavian Cornelius Yancey, Wanted for Murder of Vance Co. Woman, Located and Arrested

Henderson-Vance Downtown Development & HPD to Sponsor Downtown ‘Trunk-or-Treat’ Event

Henderson Men’s Shelter Will Open for 2020-2021 Season on Nov. 1

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Vance Co. Board of Education Votes to Remain in Plan C

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-Information courtesy Vance County Schools

On July 17, 2020, the Vance County Board of Education voted to begin the 2020-2021 school year in Plan C, fully remote learning.

It was decided that the Board would revisit the decision at the end of the first nine-weeks to determine the next steps for the district. That decision came on Monday, October 12, 2020, as the Board voted 5 – 2 to remain in Plan C for the remainder of the first semester.

The next Board of Education meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 9, 2020, at 6 p.m.

To stay updated on VCS decisions and announcements, please visit the District’s website or Facebook page.

Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill

Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill Scheduled for Oct. 15

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-Press Release, North Carolina Department of Public Safety

The Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill is a worldwide earthquake safety movement involving 17.1 million people throughout 2020 (and counting). Most participate in ShakeOut by registering to practice “Drop, Cover, and Hold On,” and many do much more.

Please visit https://www.shakeout.org/southeast/register/ today to register your organization, school, agency, business or family and perform a ‘Drop, Cover, and Hold On’ drill on Thursday, October 15, 2020, at 10:15 a.m., or any date and time that works best for you.

The drill can be completed together in-person or at home via videoconferencing. Once registered you will:

  • Learn how your organization, school, agency, business or family can be more prepared for earthquakes.
  • Be counted in the world’s largest earthquake drill.
  • Receive ShakeOut news and other information about earthquakes and preparedness.
  • Make a difference by motivating others to participate and be prepared.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, participants are adapting their ShakeOut activities through videoconferencing, choosing staggered or alternative dates, and following local health and safety guidelines (see ShakeOut.org/covid19).

From Brian Short, director of Henderson-Vance County Emergency Operations:

There are three levels of participation in International ShakeOut Day. Level 1 is basic level participation, and that is the level in which the local area will be participating.

NC is subject to earthquakes. Earthquakes do, in fact, occur more frequently than most people realize. It is important for us all to know what to do in the event one should occur in our area.

Unlike the statewide tornado exercise, there will not be any sort of announcement made via radio, TV or otherwise. It is up to each agency or individual to initiate their own participation at the appropriate time.

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Reminder: Early Voting Starts Thursday, October 15

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-Information courtesy Vance County Board of Elections

Early voting begins Thursday, October 15 and ends Saturday, October 31, 2020.

In Vance County, early voting will be held at the Henderson Operation Center (900 S Beckford Dr., Henderson) and Aycock Recreation Complex (307 Carey Chapel Rd., Henderson). There will be no early voting at the Board of Elections Office due to COVID restrictions.

You must have “proof of residence;” however, no photo ID is required for this election.

The last regular day to register to vote in the November General Election was Friday, October 9, 2020. If you missed that deadline, you can register and vote at the early voting sites.

One-Stop Early Voting Schedule for the November 3, 2020 General Election

Locations: Aycock Recreation Complex and Henderson Operation Center

  • Thursday, October 15, 2020 – 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Friday, October 16, 2020 – 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 17, 2020 – 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Sunday, October 18, 2020 – CLOSED
  • Monday, October 19, 2020 – 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, October 20, 2020 – 8 a.m, to 7:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, October 21, 2020 – 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 22, 2020 – 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Friday, October 23, 2020 – 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 24, 2020 – 1 to 6 p.m.
  • Sunday, October 25, 2020 – 1 to 6 p.m.
  • Monday, October 26, 2020 – 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, October 27, 2020 – 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Wednesday, October 28, 2020 – 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Thursday, October 29, 2020 – 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Friday, October 30, 2020 – 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
  • Saturday, October 31, 2020 – 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

If you are not sure if you are registered to vote, please call the Vance County Board of Elections at (252) 492-3730 to verify your status.

Antavian Cornelius Yancey

Yancey, Wanted for July Murder of Vance Co. Woman, Located, Arrested

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-Press Release, Vance County Sheriff’s Office

On Saturday, October 10, 2020, the Roanoke Rapids Police Department received a tip regarding the whereabouts of Antavian Cornelius Yancey (age 34) in their city. Acting on the tip, the Roanoke Rapids Police Department arrested Yancey at an address inside the city.

Yancey was taken to the Halifax County Detention Center where he was detained until Vance County Sheriff’s Office Deputies arrived and took Yancey into custody and transported him back to the Vance County Sheriff’s Office.

On Saturday, October 10, 2020, Antavian Cornelius Yancey (age 34) was arrested and charged with the 1st Degree Murder of Charisma P. Robinson and Burning of Personal Property. (VCSO photo)

Upon Yancey arriving at the Vance County Sheriff’s Office, he was charged with the 1st Degree Murder of Charisma P. Robinson and Burning of Personal Property.

Yancey is being held in the Vance County Detention Center without bond. Yancey is scheduled to appear in Vance County District Court on November 9, 2020. This investigation is continuing.

Previous VCSO Press Release on Antavian Cornelius Yancey:

On Thursday, July 16, 2020, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division received a call in reference to smoke in a wooded area. Upon the arrival of deputies and the Vance County Fire Department on the scene, a vehicle was fully engulfed.

Members of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division responded to investigate the vehicle fire along with North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation’s Arson Unit.

On July 17, 2020, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division received a phone call from Burlington Police Department reference to Burlington Police Department locating the body of a black female that was believed to be from Henderson, North Carolina. The female was identified as Charisma Robinson, age 35.

Investigators began to investigate these incidents and developed that the two cases were connected. Participating agencies from the Vance County Sheriff’s Office, Henderson Police Department, Burlington Police Department and North Carolina State Bureau of investigation began a collaborative effort to solve the murder of Charisma Robinson.

Through the investigation, a person of interest was developed and later identified as a subject/suspect in this matter.

On July 24, 2020, a warrant for Murder and Burning of Personnel Property was issued for Antavian Cornelius Yancey (B/M/Age 34), regarding the death of Charisma Robinson.

Yancey is believed to be armed and dangerous.

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Local Noon News 10/12/20

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One Dead, Two Injured in Shooting on Rowland Rd

Early Voting Begins Thursday, October 15

Henderson’s Gang Free, Inc. Finalist in Mercedes-Benz Vans’ Contest

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Your Vote Needed! Henderson’s Gang Free Finalist in Mercedes-Benz Vans’ Contest

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Gang Free, Inc. in Henderson, NC is one of four finalists in the Mercedes-Benz Vans’ “Small Business, Big Impact” contest. The winning organization will receive a new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter passenger van valued at approximately $35,000.

Voting is ongoing through 12:59 p.m. on Friday, October 23, 2020, and is available online at https://www.inc.com/mbvans/contest.html (click here). Also visit the link to see a short video from Gang Free, Inc. Founder Melissa Elliott and to view official contest rules.

“Please share and prepare to vote for Gang Free, Inc.,” Elliott implored the community in a recent email. “Gang Free has made tremendous strides throughout the pandemic and has kept a steady momentum with fighting food insecurities, housing homeless people and getting the community tested for COVID-19.”

In addition to Gang Free, Inc., contest finalists include Downtown Boxing Gym in Detroit, Michigan, Beeze Tees Screen Printing in Keene, New Hampshire and WHO DAT Barbershop in New Orleans, Louisiana.

A winner is expected to be announced at approximately 8 p.m. on October 23.

“That Mercedes Sprinter would be a blessing from God,” said Elliott. “We would be able to make sure that people are eating, to make sure people are being tested [for COVID]. We would be able to reach out to the most vulnerable populations in our community.”