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Christopher Arendall Arrested for Attempted Murder in Dec. Shooting Incidents

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-Press Release, Vance County Sheriff’s Office

On Thursday, March 12, 2020, Christopher Arendall, age 28, was arrested in Fayetteville, North Carolina for the shootings that occurred on December 25, 2019, at 2840 US 158 Bypass in Henderson and on December 16, 2019, at 137 Sombrero Lane in Henderson.

Christopher Arendall (FCSO photo)

Arendall was charged with one count of Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury, two counts of Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon, two counts Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, one count of Attempted Murder and Burglary/Breaking & Entering.

Arendall was picked up from the Cumberland County Detention Center on Friday, March 13, 2020, and transported to the Vance County Detention Center and placed under a $890,000.00 bond.

Second Suspect in Kittrell Food Mart Armed Robbery Arrested

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-Press Release, Vance County Sheriff’s Office

On Thursday, February 20, 2020, at 1 p.m. the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division arrested the second suspect, Raeshon Marquice Dunston, age 23, for an Attempted Armed Robbery on February 13, 2020, at Kittrell Food Mart, 1243 U.S. Highway 1 South, Kittrell, NC.

Dunston’s bond was set at $25,000.00. His court date is set for March 16, 2020. 

This investigation is continuing.

Raeshon Marquice Dunston (VCSO photo)

Kittrell Food Mart Struck by Armed Robber Twice; Suspect Charged

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-Press Release, Vance County Sheriff’s Office

On Thursday, February 13, 2020, at 9:56 p.m. the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division responded to Kittrell Food Mart, located at 1243 U.S. Highway I South in reference to an armed robbery and an assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury.

Tyric Keith (VCSO photo)

Vance County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division arrived at the scene and developed a person of interest.

After conducting interviews, Tyric Keith, age 21, became a suspect. Keith was charged with one count of Attempted Armed Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon and Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury. Keith was also charged with Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon for an incident that occurred at the same location on February 1, 2020.

Keith’s bond was set at $500,000.00. His court date is February 26, 2020.

This investigation is continuing.

Missing Person Update: Gentlemen is safe and home

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Update: Pleased to report gentlemen is safe and home

-Press Release, Vance County Sheriff’s Office

On Monday, February 10, 2020, at 6:13 a.m., the Vance County Sheriff’s Office responded to 724 North Chavis Road, Kittrell, NC in reference to a missing person. Once at the scene, deputies made contact with family members that stated Dennis Wayne Dickerson II, age 41, was last seen Saturday at 10:30 p.m. when Dickerson went to bed.

Dickerson was wearing a blue Columbia fleece with dark grey sweat pants or blue jeans. Information received from the family advised that Dickerson is a large man, about 5’9″, 260 pounds with limited walking ability. 

The Vance County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information on Dickerson’s whereabouts. If you see Dickerson, please contact the Vance County Sheriff’s Office at 252–738–2200.

This investigation is continuing.

Dennis Wayne Dickerson II (VCSO photo)

Sheriff’s Office Investigating Kittrell Shell Station Armed Robbery

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-Press Release and photos, Vance County Sheriff’s Office

On Saturday, February 1, 2020, at 10:32 p.m., the Vance County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1243 U.S. Highway 1 South in reference to an armed robbery. The victim in this matter described the suspect as wearing dark-colored clothing with his face covered.

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

WIZS Note: A search of the address indicates this is the Shell gas station in Kittrell, NC.

Clark Grocery Armed Robbery Suspect Arrested

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-Press Release, Vance County Sheriff’s Office

On Saturday, February 1, 2020, at 6 p.m. the Vance County Sheriff’s Office responded to Clark Grocery, located at 2064 Vicksboro Road in Henderson, NC in reference to an armed robbery with a dangerous weapon.

On Monday, February 3, 2020, Vance County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division spotted a vehicle matching the description of a robbery that occurred in the city limits of Henderson on February 2, 2020, and matched the description of the robbery that occurred on February 1, 2020.

Deputies approached the vehicle and identified the driver as Marcus Andrew Wright, age 37. Wright was detained.

Upon Vance County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division arriving at the known location, Wright was taken into custody and charged with Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon. Wright’s bond was set at $75,000. This investigation is continuing. 

Marcus Andrew Wright (VCSO photo)

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Four Suspects Arrested for Dec. Murder of Nicholas Conner

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-Press Release, Vance County Sheriff’s Office

Sheriff Curtis R. Brame announces the following arrests by the Vance County Sheriff’s Office in regards to the homicide investigation of Nicholas Conner on December 18, 2019, at 172 Mansfield Lane, Henderson, NC. 

Assisting Agency: North Carolina State Bureau of Investigations

This investigation is continuing. 

Four suspects arrested and charged: 

Damarous Magbie (age 23) – 755 Dr. Finch Rd., Henderson, NC

Charges:

Felony Murder 

Attempt Robbery – Dangerous Weapon

Discharge Weapon into Occupied Moving Vehicle 

Court Date: February 17, 2020 (Vance County District Court)

Bond: No Bond, Release Not Authorized 

Demetris Miller (age 23) – 131 Sherwood Rd., Henderson, NC

Charges:

Felony Murder 

Attempt Robbery-Dangerous Weapon 

Court Date: February 17, 2020 (Vance County District Court)

Bond: No Bond, Release Not Authorized 

Latimor Drumgold (age 23) – 1218 Rail Road St., Henderson, NC 

Charges:

Felony Murder 

Attempt Robbery-Dangerous Weapon 

Court Date: February 17, 2020 (Vance County District Court)

Bond: No Bond, Release Not Authorized

Neajsia Jones (age 19) – 128 Hidden Creek Lane Warrenton, NC

Charges:

Felony Murder 

Attempt Robbery-Dangerous Weapon 

Court Date: February 17, 2020 (Vance County District Court)

Bond: No Bond, Release Not Authorized

Damarous Magbie

Demetris Miller

Latimor Drumgold

Neajsia Jones

Yancey Charged With Rape, Kidnapping

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-Press Release, Vance County Sheriff’s Office

On Wednesday, January 29, 2020, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Patrol Division responded to a call for service at 141 Chloe Lane in Henderson, NC. When patrol arrived, the victim of a sexual assault was already inside the Vance County ambulance. After speaking with Vance County paramedics about the victim’s injuries, the victim was transported to Maria Parham Health.

The Vance County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Unit was contacted, at which time the victim was interviewed.

Warrants were obtained for the suspect Shamon Keshawn Yancey (age 36) for First Degree Forcible Rape, First Degree Kidnapping and Assault on a Female.

Yancey was placed in the Vance County Detention Center without bond.

On Wednesday, January 29, 2020, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office arrested Keshawn Yancey (age 36) on charges of First Degree Forcible Rape, First Degree Kidnapping and Assault on a Female. (VCSO photo)

Vance County Sheriff's Office

VCSO: ‘No Merit’ to Separate Allegation Against SRO Deputy Durham

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-Press Release, Vance County Sheriff’s Office

On December 13, 2019, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office received a citizen complaint concerning an alleged incident on December 12, 2019, between a minor child and SRO Deputy Durham and others, which was separate from the previously reported incident. 

The Vance County Sheriff’s Office takes all citizen complaints seriously, as we have this one. Based upon the facts provided, we have reviewed video for the time before, during and after the time period alleged.

Based upon our review of this video, we can find no merit to allegations as provided to us, and further, we can find no interaction that rises to levels alleged.

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Officers Responding to Vehicle Accident Find Victim Shot Multiple Times

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-Press Release, Vance County Sheriff’s Office

On Wednesday, December 18, 2019, at 5:48 p.m., the Vance County Sheriff’s Office responded to 172 Mansfield Lane regarding a motor vehicle accident. Once fire and EMS personnel arrived at the scene and pulled the victim out of the car, they noticed the victim had been shot several times.

The victim was transported to Maria Parham Health located at 566 Ruin Creek Road, Henderson, North Carolina 27536. The known male was pronounced dead at Maria Parham Health at 6:38 p.m.

The Vance County Sheriff’s Office requested the assistance of the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation to assist in this investigation.

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.