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Local Man Faces Drug Charges; Cocaine, Marijuana, Guns, Cash Among Items Seized During Search Warrant

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— from the office of Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame

On Tuesday, August 5, 2025, members of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office VICE/Narcotics Unit, the NC State Bureau of Investigation and the Henderson Police Department Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant at 125 Harrison Ave., Henderson, after an extensive joint investigation into cocaine trafficking at the residence.

Investigators located and seized cocaine, MDMA (Ecstasy), and marijuana, firearms, U.S. currency and other items of drug manufacturing equipment from the residence.

Baldwin Lemuel Bates, Jr., 44, was arrested and charged with trafficking cocaine, trafficking MDMA, manufacture cocaine, possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver marijuana, felony possession of marijuana, and possession of firearm by felon, two counts of possession of stolen firearm, and two counts of maintaining a dwelling for selling controlled substances (x2).

Bates was given a $780,000 secured bond pending a court hearing in Vance County court.

One Arrested On Drug Charges

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From the office of Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame

On Thursday, July 24, 2025 members of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office VICE/Narcotics Unit and the Henderson Police Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant at 3764 Warrenton Rd., as part of an investigation into heroin trafficking at the residence. Investigators located and seized Heroin, Cocaine, US Currency and other items of drug manufacturing equipment from the residence. David Lee Hendrick was arrested and charged with possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver heroin, possession of heroin, possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver cocaine, felony possession of cocaine, maintaining a dwelling for selling controlled substances, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Hendrick was given a $65,000 bond.

He was placed in the Vance County Jail.

Two Face Charges, One Suspect Still At Large In Connection With Break-In Of Slot Machine At Local Mini Mart

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— Press release from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame

On July 7, 2025, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office responded to a larceny call for service at the New Hope Mini Mart (10289 NC 39 North, Henderson, NC 27537)

Upon arrival, the store clerk stated that the lock was broken off the slot machine and that the machine was $9,000.00 to $10,000.00 short.

Shortly after, Deputy T. Macon spotted a white BMW, traveling South on NC 39 North just past Haywood Wright Road.

A traffic stop was initiated which resulted in the front passenger fleeing on foot and two other occupants being detained.

The driver, identified as Dkendre Myliek Andrews (DOB: 11/05/2003), was charged with felony conspiracy, received a $65,000.00 secured bond, and has a court date of Wednesday, July 9. Andrews remains in custody at the Vance County Detention Center.

The rear passenger, identified as Alexus Murphy (DOB: 11/12/1999), was charged with felony conspiracy, received a $65,000.00 secured bond, and has a court date of July 9, 2025.  Murphy remains in custody at the Vance County Detention Center.

After further investigation, the front passenger was later identified as Dayvon DyShiek Person (DOB: 09/04/1990).  Person is still on the run and has the following outstanding charge(s): break/enter into coin/currency operated machine, damaging coin/currency operated machine, resist/delay/obstruct, and felony larceny.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Mr. Person is encouraged to contact the Vance County Sheriff’s Office at 252-738-2200 or Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925 or through the P3 app.

 

Sheriff Curtis Brame: Suspect In Custody In Connection With Jan. 11 Murder

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From the office of Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame

 

On March 14, 2025, at approximately 10:30am, Law Enforcement Officers from the Vance County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations and the Henderson Police Department located Deon Bullock.  Bullock is now in the custody of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office.

Bullock was wanted in connection with the January 11, 2025 murder of Donnie Allen Ayscue.  

Detectives from the Vance County Sheriff’s Office with the assistance of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation investigated the incident. If you or anyone you know has information that will assist in any investigation, they are asked to contact the Vance County Sheriff’s Office or call 911. 

Vance County Sheriff: Two Adults, One Juvenile Face Drug Charges

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–information from the office of Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame

On Thursday, March 6, 2025 members of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit executed a search warrant at 130 Lynnbank Estates Rd. in  Kittrell after receiving complaints that narcotics were being sold from the residence.  During the search of the residence, investigators located heroin, cocaine, a Glock handgun and other items of drug manufacturing equipment.

Fuquan Henderson was arrested for possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver heroin and maintain a dwelling for selling controlled substances. Demarius Vass was arrested for possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver heroin, possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver cocaine and maintain a dwelling for selling controlled substances. A juvenile was also arrested and charged on a juvenile petition with possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver heroin, possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver a Schedule III drug, maintain a dwelling for selling controlled substance and possession of a handgun by a minor.

Henderson received a $30,000 secured bond and Vass is being held at the Vance County Detention Facility with no bond. The juvenile involved in this matter was transported to a juvenile facility.      

Vance County Sheriff: Investigation Ongoing Into Death Of Walmart Distribution Center Employee, Work-Related Accident

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— Press Release from the office of Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame

On February 19, 2025, at approximately 12 noon, Vance County Sheriff’s Office units responded to the Walmart Distribution Center located at 680 Vanco Mill Rd. Henderson, regarding a reported Industrial Accident.

Upon arrival, deputies were escorted inside the facility and directed to the south end of the building where an employee had been found injured moments earlier.

The victim, identified as Josue David Virella Rivera of Henderson, was operating a mechanical tow motor in an effort to move product when the accident occurred.

EMS and Fire First Responders arrived on the scene and attempted life saving measures, however Rivera had succumbed to his injuries prior to their arrival.

The Vance County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident in conjunction with other outside agencies.  No witnesses to the accident have been identified as of the date and time of this release.  Further updates will be provided as they become available.

Vance County Sheriff: Two Arrested On Drug Charges

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— from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame

On Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, members of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit and Henderson Police Department executed a search warrant at 117 Foster Rd. Extension in Henderson.

Brandon Troy Pat David, age 29, and Rodriekgus Johnson Jr., age 20 were arrested.

David was charged with two counts of trafficking heroin, possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver heroin, felony maintaining a dwelling for selling controlled substances and simple possession of Sch VI controlled substance. David was placed in Vance County Jail under no bond due to having pending felony charges.

Johnson Jr. was charged with possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver heroin and maintaining a dwelling for selling a controlled substance. Johnson Jr. was placed in Vance County Jail under a secured bond of $60,000. Both individuals appear in court on March 19 in Vance County.

One Arrest In Traffic Stop That Turned Into Two-County Chase

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Members of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office patrol division attempted a traffic stop Monday that turned into chase across two counties before the suspect was apprehended.

Jatavious Reid, wanted on outstanding felony warrants, was driving a red Toyota Tacoma pickup truck and failed to stop as sheriff’s officers attempted the stop.

A chase ensued into Granville County and then back into Vance County, where Henderson Police successfully deployed Stop Sticks.

Reid ran from the vehicle and fled into a nearby wooded area. He was apprehended after a brief period when he ran across the road and officers pursued him on foot.

Reid faces the following charges:

  • two counts of felony flee to elude arrest with motor vehicle
  • possession of firearm by felon
  • second-degree kidnapping
  • resisting public officer
  • two counts of reckless driving to endanger
  • fail to feed light or siren
  • fail to maintain lane control
  • felony larceny
  • two counts of burglary
  • child abuse

Reid is in the Vance County Detention Center with $55,000 secured bond for a previous incident and was given no bond for the car chase on Monday.

Sheriff: Vance County Man Arrested On Drug, Weapons Charges

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Press release from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame

On October 10, 2024 members of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Narcotic Unit, with assistance from the State Bureau of Investigation executed a search warrant at 85 Kristie Lane, located west of Townsville.  The investigation was in response to numerous citizen complaints of narcotics violations from this location.  During the search, investigators located methamphetamine, cocaine and numerous firearms.  Several of the firearms were reported stolen out of Granville County.

As a result of the investigation, Edward Jones of Kristie Lane was charged with Trafficking Methamphetamine; Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell, and Deliver Cocaine; Maintaining a Dwelling to Keep and Sell Controlled Substances; two counts of Possession of a Stolen Firearm; and eight counts of Possession of a Firearm by Felon.  Jones was released on a $330,000 secured bond.

Local Chamber Seeks Sponsors For ‘Shop With A Cop And Friends’

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The Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce’s annual “Shop With a Cop and Friends” is getting underway and it’s time for area businesses to help make the event another success by signing up to be an event sponsor.

The goal is to provide local law enforcement at least $7,000 to go on their annual Christmas shopping spree with disadvantaged youth in the community.

The Chamber is partnering once again with the Henderson Police Department and the Vance County Sheriff’s Office for 2024.

Chamber President Sandra Wilkerson said a celebratory social is being planned to officially kick off the Shop With a Cop program and she hopes all sponsors will be present. Details will be forthcoming.

WW Properties is this year’s Presenting Sponsor, at the $3,000 level, which includes:

  • Company name on ticket board, company name on tickets, Company recognized on social media live kickoff event and raffle drawing event, recognition in Chamber publications, recognition on news media outlets and social media and 10 tickets to Celebratory Social.

Other sponsorship opportunities are:

Gold Sponsor – $1,000

  • Company name on ticket board, Company recognition on social media live kickoff event and raffle drawing event, recognition in Chamber publications, and 5 tickets to Celebratory Social.

Silver Sponsor – $750

  • Company name on ticket board, Company recognition on social media live kickoff event and raffle drawing event and 3 tickets to Celebratory Social.

Bronze Sponsor- $500

  • Company name on ticket board and ticket and 2 tickets to Celebratory Social.

To learn more, contact the Henderson-Vance County Chamber of Commerce at 252.438.8414.