Crime of the Week

BPD Media Release: Narcotics Search Warrant on Vance St
September 11, 2026

BPD Media Release: Narcotics Search Warrant
September 10, 2026

Burlington Police Department

MEDIA RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Date: September 10, 2026

Burlington Police Execute Narcotics Search Warrant

Burlington, NC | In September 2026, the Burlington Police Department initiated an investigation into the sale of narcotics at 1434 Peace Lane Street. As a result of the inquiry, Burlington Police, with the assistance of the Alamance Narcotics Enforcement Team (ANET) and Burlington Regional SWAT, executed a search warrant at the residence.

The execution of the search warrant led to the seizure of several controlled substances and drug paraphernalia. Bobbie Lloyd, a 49-year-old male, and Jessica Lloyd, a 40-year-old female, were arrested and charged with:

• Possession With Intent to Manufacture, Sell and Deliver Cocaine

• Felony Possession of Cocaine

• Felony Maintaining a Dwelling for Controlled Substances

• Sell/Deliver a Controlled Substance within 1,000 Feet of a Park/School

• Felony Exposing a Child to a Controlled Substance

Both were taken to the Alamance County Detention Center. Bobbie Lloyd’s secured bond was set at $15,000, and Jessica Lloyd’s total secured bond was set at $20,000.

Initial bonds are set by a Judicial Official and subject to modification at any time by order of the Court.

Anyone with information about drug dealing or trafficking in Burlington should immediately contact the Burlington Police Department at (336) 229-3500. For anonymous methods, call Alamance County-Wide Crimestoppers at (336) 229-7100 or use the mobile app, P3 Tips.

BPD Media Release: Burlington Police Investigate Homicide
September 08, 2026

Burlington Police Department

MEDIA RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Date: September 8, 2026

Burlington Police Investigate Homicide

Burlington, NC | On September 7, 2026, at approximately 4:33 a.m., Burlington Police officers responded to the Cruizers located at 728 North Church Street in reference to reports of a shooting.

Upon arrival, responding officers located a 26-year-old male with a gunshot wound and immediately began lifesaving measures while Burlington Fire and EMS arrived on scene.

Shortly after EMS and Burlington Fire arrived, the victim, identified as Samir Terry, a 26-year[1]old male, was pronounced deceased. Shanice Michelle Clark, a 27-year-old female, was arrested and charged with Second Degree Murder. This is believed to be an isolated incident between the victim and suspect. There is no ongoing threat to the community.

Clark was transported to the Alamance County Detention Center and received no bond. No further information is available for release at this time.

Initial bonds are set by a Magistrate and are subject to modification at any time by order of the Court.

The Burlington Police Department is committed to keeping the community safe. Anyone with information about this investigation should immediately contact the Burlington Police Department at (336) 229-3500. For anonymous methods, call Alamance County-Wide Crimestoppers at (336) 229-7100 or use the P3 Tips mobile app.

BPD Media Release: Assault with a Deadly Weapon Arrest
September 08, 2026

Burlington Police Department

MEDIA RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Date: September 5, 2026

Assault with a Deadly Weapon - Arrest

Burlington, NC | On September 4, 2026, at approximately 4:59 p.m., Burlington Police officers responded to the 2100 block of Peace Lane in reference to reports of a shooting.

Upon arrival, responding officers located two women who had been arguing and determined that one of them had fired at the other, but no one had been struck by gunfire.

As a result of the investigation, officers identified Ericka Latiesha Graves, a 28-year-old female, as the offender and arrested her shortly after the incident. Graves was charged with:

• Felony Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill

• Misdemeanor Discharging a Firearm in the City Limits

• Misdemeanor Assault by Pointing a Gun

• Misdemeanor Possession of Schedule VI

No injuries have been reported from the shooting; there is no ongoing threat to the public.

Graves was transported to the Alamance County Jail, where she received no bond due to the violent nature of the charges.

Initial bonds are set by a Magistrate and are subject to modification at any time by order of the Court.

The Burlington Police Department is committed to keeping the community safe.  Anyone with information about this investigation should immediately contact the Burlington Police Department at (336) 229-3500. For anonymous methods, call Alamance County-Wide Crimestoppers at (336) 229-7100 or use the P3 Tips mobile app.

BPD Media Release: Indecent Exposure Arrest at Joe Davidson park
September 08, 2026

Burlington Police Department

MEDIA RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Date: September 7, 2026

Indecent Exposure at Joe Davidson Park – Arrest

Burlington, NC | On September 6, 2026, at approximately 1:06 p.m., Burlington Police officers responded to Joe Davidson Park following reports of suspicious activity.

An individual was reported to be wearing no pants in and around the Davidson Park restroom. The resulting investigation suggests the individual was experiencing an episode of incontinence.

Upon arrival, officers quickly located the suspect, who chose to exit the restroom while still not wearing pants. The individual was identified as Jay Gerard Field, a 64-year-old male. Field was arrested by officers while he was still at the park.

Based on available information, officers believe the individual’s actions were not sexually motivated. Field was charged with Misdemeanor Indecent Exposure and taken to the Alamance County Jail. Field received a $1,000 unsecured bond and was released from the detention center. By order of the court, Field is not allowed to be on the premises of the park.

The City of Burlington, together with the Burlington Police Department, remain dedicated to ensuring the safety of everyone in the community. We appreciate the patrons’ timely reporting and thank them for their cooperation.

Initial bonds are set by a Magistrate and are subject to modification at any time by order of the Court.

The Burlington Police Department is committed to keeping the community safe. Anyone with information about suspicious activity should immediately contact the Burlington Police Department at (336) 229-3500. For anonymous methods, call Alamance County-Wide Crimestoppers at (336) 229-7100 or use the P3 Tips mobile app.

BPD Media Release: Indecent Exposure Arrest
August 31, 2026

Burlington Police Department

MEDIA RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Date: August 31, 2026

Burlington Police Arrest Man for Indecent Exposure at Springwood Park

Burlington, NC | On August 30, 2026, at approximately 6:59 p.m., Burlington Police officers responded to Springwood Park in reference to reports of a naked man.

Upon arrival, officers quickly located the man next to the soccer fields and identified the individual as Miguel Angel Muniz, a 48-year-old male of Burlington, NC. As a result of the investigation, officers determined the conduct occurred in view of minors participating in activities at the soccer fields. No physical contact was reported. Muniz was subsequently charged with:

• Felony Indecent Exposure

• Felony Indecent Liberties with a Child

• Transporting an Open Container of Alcohol in a Vehicle

Muniz was indefinitely trespassed from all City of Burlington Parks and was transported to the Guilford County Detention Center, where he received no bond due to the nature of the charges.

Initial bonds are set by a Magistrate and are subject to modification at any time by order of the Court.

The Burlington Police Department is committed to keeping the community safe. Anyone with information about this investigation should immediately contact the Burlington Police Department at (336) 229-3500. For anonymous methods, call Alamance County-Wide Crimestoppers at (336) 229-7100 or use the P3 Tips mobile app.

BPD Media Release: Vehicle Break-In and Stolen Firearm Arrest
August 30, 2026

Burlington Police Department

MEDIA RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Date: August 30, 2026

Vehicle Break-In and Stolen Firearm Arrest

Burlington, NC | On August 29, 2026, at approximately 4:15 a.m., officers with the Burlington Police Department responded to the 1900 block of Sinclair Trace in reference to reports of an individual breaking into vehicles.

911 reports provided officers with descriptions of the suspect. Upon arrival, officers located Delacy Miles, a 20-year-old male of Greensboro, NC, with a handgun in his possession. Officers determined that at least one vehicle had been broken into, and the handgun was confirmed to be stolen.

As a result of the investigation, Miles was arrested and charged with:

• Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle

• Possession of a Stolen Firearm

• Simple Possession of Schedule VI Controlled Substance

• Carrying a Concealed Gun

Miles is currently being held at the Alamance County Detention Center in lieu of a $30,000 bond.

Initial bonds are set by a Magistrate and are subject to modification at any time by order of the Court.

The Burlington Police Department is committed to keeping the community safe. Anyone with information about theft should immediately contact the Burlington Police Department at (336) 229-3500. For anonymous methods, call Alamance County-Wide Crimestoppers at (336) 229-7100 or use the mobile app, P3 Tips.

BPD Media Release: Shooting Into Occupied Dwelling - Arrest
August 29, 2026

Burlington Police Department

MEDIA RELEASE

For Immediate Release

Date: August 29, 2026. 

Shooting into Occupied Dwelling - Arrest

Burlington, NC | On August 29, 2026, at approximately 3:15 a.m., officers with the Burlington Police Department responded to a home in the 2300 block of May Drive in reference to a reported shooting.

Upon arrival, officers located Matthew Dale Thompson, 53, in the driveway of the residence. Thompson complied with officers’ instructions and was taken into custody without incident. Following the investigation, they located a firearm in Thompson’s possession and illegal drugs inside the residence. As a result of the investigation, the following arrests and charges were made:

Matthew Dale Thompson, a 53-year-old male, was charged with:

 • Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill

• Discharging a Firearm into Occupied Property

• Discharging a Firearm within the City Limits

Christopher Edward Stamps, a 39-year-old male, was charged with:

• Possession of a Schedule I Controlled Substance

• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

No injuries have been reported from the shooting, and there is no ongoing threat to the community. Thompson and Stamps were both denied bond and are currently being held at the Alamance County Detention Center.

Initial bonds are set by a Magistrate and are subject to modification at any time by order of the Court.

The Burlington Police Department is seeking anyone with additional information about this investigation. Please contact the Burlington Police Department at (336) 229-3500. For anonymous methods, call Alamance County-Wide Crimestoppers at (336) 229-7100 or use the mobile app., P3 Tips.

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BPD Media Release: Burlington Police Make Armed Robbery Arrests
July 22, 2026

Burlington Police Make Armed Robbery Arrests

Burlington, NC | On July 21, 2026, at approximately 6:55 p.m., Burlington Police officers responded to the 700 block of North Sellars Mill Road in reference to an armed robbery. Upon arrival, responding officers located a woman who was robbed at gunpoint by three men after she met them to purchase an item from them that was for sale on social media.

Following the investigation, officers tracked the offenders to a nearby residence. Two juveniles and one adult, Jamel Lashawn Walker, an 18-year-old male, were arrested. A search warrant for the residence resulted in the seizure of two firearms used in the robbery—one of the guns was reported as stolen— illegal drugs, and drug paraphernalia. Walker was arrested and charged with Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon and Possession of a Stolen Firearm. Both juveniles were arrested and charged with Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon. Both remain in the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice.

Walker is currently at the Alamance County Jail, where he received no bond due to the violent nature of the charges. There is no ongoing threat to the public.

Bonds are set by a Magistrate and are subject to modification at any time by order of the Court.

The Burlington Police Department maintains an area in the front parking lot of the headquarters building at 267 West Front Street, Burlington, N.C., for this kind of transaction. The location is recorded by video surveillance cameras, and the building is occupied 24 hours per day. Anyone can use this location as a meeting point for transactions with an unknown online seller.

The Burlington Police Department is committed to keeping the community safe. Anyone with information about this incident should immediately contact the Burlington Police Department at (336) 229-3500. For anonymous methods, call Alamance County-Wide Crimestoppers at (336) 229-7100 or use the mobile app, P3 Tips.

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July 21, 2026

BPD Media Release: Domestic Violence Incident
July 14, 2026

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July 13, 2026

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July 10, 2026

BPD Media Release: Indecent Liberties with a Child
July 10, 2026

Burlington Police Department

Media Release

Arrest for Indecent Liberties with a Child

Burlington, NC | On June 7, 2026, the Burlington Police Department responded to 1450 Graham Street, Burlington, N.C., to investigate an adult male arranging to meet a juvenile below the age of sixteen for sexual relations.

Based on the investigation, Waverly McFatter, Jr., a 50-year-old male, was charged with one count of Indecent Liberties with a Minor. McFatter is being held at the Alamance County Detention Facility under no bond. This is an ongoing investigation, and more charges may be forthcoming.

Initial bonds are set by a Magistrate and are subject to modification at any time by order of the Court. This media release has been reviewed and approved for distribution.

The Burlington Police Department is seeking anyone with additional information about this investigation. Please contact the Burlington Police Department at (336) 229-3500. For anonymous methods, call Alamance County-Wide Crimestoppers at (336) 229-7100 or use the mobile app., P3 Tips.

ACSO Media Release
July 10, 2026