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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.

4 Arrested In Vance County Drug Bust

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Press release from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame

On or about the 21st day of August 2024 the Vance County Sheriff’s Office executed a Search Warrant for illegal drugs at a residence located at 84 Avery Lane, Henderson N.C. At the time of service, the residence was found to be occupied by two adults and numerous juveniles.

As a result of the warrant service, and subsequent search of both the home and property, the following items of evidence were located and seized:  4870 Bindles of Heroin, 1154 grams of Cocaine Hydrochloride and Cocaine Base (more than one Kilogram), more than 20 pounds of Marijuana, five firearms and more than $30,000 in US Currency.

The following arrests were made:

Maurice Kearney (of the residence)

Traffic Cocaine

Traffic Heroin

Traffic Marijuana

Felony Maintaining both a Residence and Motor Vehicle to Keep/Sell/Store Controlled Substances

Kearney’s bond was set at $250,000 Secured.

Andrea Swain (of the residence)

Traffic Cocaine

Traffic Heroin

Traffic Marijuana

Felony Maintaining both a Residence and Motor Vehicle to Keep/Sell/Store Controlled Substances

Swain’s bond was set at $200,000 Secured.

Michael Gill 

Traffic Cocaine

Traffic Heroin

Felony Maintaining a Motor Vehicle to Keep/Sell/Store Controlled Substances

Gill’s bond was set at $130,000 Secured.

Tiffanie Moore  

Traffic Cocaine

Traffic Heroin

Felony Maintaining a Motor Vehicle to Keep/Sell/Store Controlled Substances

Moore’s bond was set at $100,000 Secured.

The Vance County Sheriff’s Office wishes to thank the Henderson Police Department and the NCSBI for their assistance in the service of this warrant.  No parties were injured during the execution of the search warrant.  No further arrests are anticipated related to this investigation.

 

TownTalk: Janie Martin Is Vance County’s August Employee Of The Month

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The Vance County Board of Commissioners honored Vance County Sheriff’s Office Senior Administrative Assistant Janie Martin at its Aug. 5 board meeting as the county’s employee of the month.

In her presentation, colleague Debbie Scott said Martin is a champion at teamwork – someone who “never hesitates to get involved and be of assistance.”

Her initiative to handle whatever comes up within the sheriff’s office makes her “highly valuable…and an asset,” Scott continued.

Above all, her optimism, professionalism and dedication to her job show throughout the workday – and beyond. She is always just a phone call away, and often spends extra hours to make sure the office is running efficiently and effectively.

Sheriff Curtis Brame said Martin began her career at the sheriff’s office in 2013 as an employee at the detention center. In 2016, she became administrative assistant to then-sheriff Peter White.

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Vance Sheriff: Two Arrested On Drug Charges In Separate Traffic Stops

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-Press releases from Vance County Sheriff Curtis Brame

The Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Division of the Vance County Sheriff’s Office made two arrests and seized several different types of pills and controlled substances in two different traffic stops this week.

On Monday, July 8, a traffic stop was conducted on a vehicle operated by Kenneth D. Bullock of Henderson.

Agents located and seized a quantity of both Hydrocodone and Oxycodone pills, along with a single dosage unit of the street drug Ecstasy, a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance.

Bullock was arrested and charged with the following criminal offenses:

  • Felony Possession of a Schedule 2 Controlled Substance
  • Felony Possession of a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance
  • Felony Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver a Schedule 2 Controlled Substance
  • Felony Maintaining a Vehicle to Keep/Sell/Transport a Controlled Substance

Bullock was placed under a secured bond in the amount of $30,000.

The second traffic stop took place on Wednesday, July 10, involving a vehicle found to be operated by Quintavious Alston of Henderson.

During this encounter, agents located and seized a quantity of Oxycodone pills, marijuana and a single dosage unit of the street drug Ecstasy.

 Alston was arrested and charged with the following criminal offenses:

  • Trafficking a Schedule 2 Controlled Substance
  • Felony Possession of a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance
  • Felony Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver a Schedule 2 Controlled Substance
  • Felony Maintaining a Vehicle to Keep/Sell/Transport a Controlled Substance
  • Simple Possession of marijuana
  • Carrying a Concealed Weapon

Alston was surrendered to the Vance County Detention Facility under no bond as he was currently out on bond for a prior arrest also related to drug violations.