Crime of the Week
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Man Attempts To Flee Traffic Stop
August 14, 2022
Alamance County Sheriff's Office
Burlington Man Attempts To Flee Traffic Stop With Infant In Vehicle
On Friday, August 12, 2022, at 10:10 p.m., Sheriff’s Deputies were requested to assist Elon Police who were in pursuit of a vehicle on University Dr. Deputies joined the pursuit at Rockwood and Front St. in Burlington. As requested by Elon Police, Deputies assumed the lead in the pursuit.
The vehicle continued to Shadowbrook Ave. heading towards Huffman Mill Rd. The vehicle was stopped in the 400blk of Shadowbrook Ave. were the driver, identified as Brandon Dewayne Eastwood, attempted to flee on foot through several backyards before being apprehended by Deputies.
Three other adults and an infant were passengers in Mr. Eastwood’s vehicle. There were no injuries to the passengers. Custody of Mr. Eastwood was transferred to Elon Police who transported him to the Alamance County Detention Center.
Name: Brandon Dewayne Eastwood
Charges: 1ct: Felony Flee to Elude Arrest
1ct: Misdemeanor Child Abuse
1ct: Driving While License Revoked
1ct: Resist, Delay, Obstruct and Officer
1ct: Drive Left of Center
1ct: Careless and Reckless
1ct: Speeding
1ct: Failure to Heed Lights and Siren
1ct: Failure to Stop at Stop Sign
Armed Robbery - Suspect Apprehension
August 14, 2022
Burlington Police Department
Armed Robbery - Suspect Apprehension
BURLINGTON, NC— On 08/13/2022 at 08:24 pm, the Burlington Police Department responded to an armed robbery of a business, Tobacco Vape located at 156 Holly Hill Lane. The investigation revealed that an unknown black male robbed the business at gunpoint and stole an undisclosed about of currency and merchandise. The business employee was not injured during the robbery.
Officers later located an individual matching the description of the robbery suspect within close proximity of the crime, detained him, and located evidence of the crime. The suspect was arrested and identified as Jarod Jordan Hart Moyer (black male, 10/22/1992, and of Reidsville, North Carolina).
Moyer was charged with one count of robbery with a dangerous weapon, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. He is being held at the Alamance County Jail under a $100,000 secured bond.
The Burlington Police Department is actively seeking anyone with additional information about this investigation to contact the Burlington Police Department at (336) 229-3500. For anonymous
methods, call Alamance County-Wide Crimestoppers at (336) 229-7100 or by using the mobile App P3 Tips. Tips provided through Crimestoppers may be eligible for cash rewards.
ANET Drug Arrest
August 12, 2022
ANET
Drug Arrest
Alamance Narcotics Enforcement Team (ANET) shared the following information today.
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As the opioid overdoses has risen throughout Alamance County, the Alamance Narcotics Enforcement Team (ANET) has been investigating non-fatal and fatal overdoses. During ANET’s investigations, they have determined and found probable cause to believe that multiple individuals are involved in the sale and delivery of Scheduled I and II controlled substances, specifically fentanyl, cocaine and methamphetamine that has led to multiple fatal deaths.
Since March 2022, ANET has investigated approximately six (6) FATAL overdoses where they have made multiple arrests related to these deaths. The following are the individuals who have been arrested related to these FATAL overdose cases:
Brandon Jiavoani Daye – charged and arrested with one count of trafficking cocaine and one count of trafficking scheduled II controlled substance (fentanyl).
William Foster – charged with one count of sell/deliver scheduled II controlled substance (fentanyl).
Brian Riley – charged with one count of sell/delivery scheduled II controlled substance (fentanyl).
Jeremy Lee Crisp – charged with one count of sell/delivery scheduled II controlled substance (fentanyl).
Omar King – charged with one count of delivery scheduled II controlled substance (fentanyl), and one count of felony possession of methamphetamine.
Additionally, more charges may come regarding these investigations pending toxicology reports. Attached to this media release are photographs of the individuals that have been charged and arrested.
The Alamance Narcotics Enforcement Team is actively seeking anyone who may have additional information about these investigations and locations of the wanted individuals to call Alamance County Crime Stoppers-NC. For anonymous methods, call Alamance County-Wide Crimestoppers at (336) 229-7100 or by using the mobile App P3 Tips. Tips provided through Crimestoppers may be eligible for cash rewards
Motor Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Crash
August 08, 2022
Burlington Police Department
Motor Vehicle vs. Pedestrian Crash
2022-04591
BURLINGTON, NC— On August 7th, 2022, at approximately 9:00pm, Burlington Police officers were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash in the 200 block of Joy Dr. Upon arrival, officers found a 10-year-old had been struck by a motor vehicle. The suspect vehicle had fled the scene prior to officer’s arrival. The child was life flighted to an area hospital for further treatment.
The driver of the vehicle was located and identified as 23-year-old Cody Lee Struck of Burlington. Struck was arrested and charged with felony hit and run and driving while impaired. Struck is currently incarcerated at Alamance County Jail under a $25,000 secured bond.
The Burlington Police Department is actively seeking anyone with additional information about this investigation to contact the Burlington Police Department at (336) 229-3500. For anonymous methods, call Alamance County-Wide Crimestoppers at (336) 229-7100 or by using the mobile App P3 Tips. Tips provided through Crimestoppers may be eligible for cash rewards.
Woman Charged With Multiple Felonies Following Drug Overdose
August 05, 2022
Alamance County Sheriff's Office
Woman Charged With Multiple Felonies Following Drug Overdose
Posted on August 05, 2022| By byrontucker | In Uncategorized
On Wednesday, August 3, 2022, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes Unit received a report of a suspected drug overdose at 1533 Stone St. Ext., Mebane. During the investigation, Deputies identified Gena Rebecca Allen, of the residence, as the suspect. It is believed that Ms. Allen sold heroin to the victim causing the overdose. The victim survived the overdose.
On Thursday, August 4, 2022, Deputies executed a search warrant at 1533 Stone St. Ext., Mebane. Gena Rebecca Allen was arrested on multiple drug charges. Ms. Allen was also charged with larceny of motor vehicle parts after Deputies found a catalytic converter believed to have been cut from a vehicle. Ms. Allen was transported to the Alamance County Detention Center.
Name: Gena Rebecca Allen
Charges
2cts: Possession With Intent Sell/Deliver Heroin
Possession Methamphetamine
Possession With Intent Sell/Deliver Marijuana
Maintaining a Dwelling For Use/Sell of Controlled Substance
Felony Larceny of Motor Vehicle Parts
Possession of Firearm by Felon.
Possession Drug Paraphernalia
Possession Marijuana Paraphernalia
Foster Street Homicide Arrest
August 03, 2022
Burlington Police Department
Foster Street Homicide Arrest
J’Raad Amajh Malik Simpson was charged with First Degree Murder.
BURLINGTON, NC— On July 5, 2022, at approximately 11:38 am the Burlington Police Department, along with emergency medical personnel responded to the 300-block of Foster Street in regards to reports of an unconscious male lying in a yard. Upon arrival officers located Tracy Dion Brown a 54-year-old male with a gunshot wound. Brown was pronounced deceased at the scene.
******Update******
On August 1, 2022, with the assistance of the Clay County Florida Sheriff’s Office, J’Raad Amajh Malik Simpson, a 40-year-old male of Milton, NC, was arrested for First Degree Murder in reference to this investigation. Simpson is currently in the Clay County, Florida jail with no bond awaiting extradition proceedings. This investigation is on-going.
The Burlington Police Department is actively seeking anyone with
information regarding this investigation or any other related
investigation. We ask you to call the Burlington Police Department
at (336) 229-3500. For anonymous methods, call Alamance
County-Wide Crimestoppers at (336) 229-7100 or by using the
mobile App P3 Tips or www.p3tips.com. Tips provided through
Crimestoppers may be eligible for cash rewards.
Shooting on Ross St
July 30, 2022
Burlington Police Department
Shooting
Case # 2022-04405
BURLINGTON, NC— On 7/30/2022 at 0557 hours, Burlington Police, Burlington Fire, and Alamance County EMS responded to the 700 block of Ross Street in reference to a report of a shooting. Upon arrival officers located Anthony Tate (44-year-old male), of Daily Street Burlington, suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg. Tate was transported to a local trauma center for treatment. During the investigation, it was learned that Tate was in an altercation with an unknown male shortly before the shooting. The victim is in stable condition.
The Burlington Police Department is actively seeking anyone with information regarding this investigation or any other related investigation. We ask you to call the Burlington Police Department at (336) 229-3500. For anonymous methods, call Alamance County-Wide Crimestoppers at (336) 229-7100 or by using the mobile App P3 Tips or www.p3tips.com. Tips provided through Crimestoppers may be eligible for cash rewards.
Drive-By Shooting
July 24, 2022
Alamance County Sheriff's Office
Public’s Help Is Needed After Drive-By Shooting
The Alamance County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help to identify the person or persons responsible for a drive-by shooting at the Village Mobile Home Park, 1924 N. N.C. Hwy 49 near Green Level, N.C.
On Sunday night July 24 at 11:30 p.m., residents of the Mobile Home Park reported hearing 4 to 6 gunshots near lots 34 and 35. On arrival, Deputies learned that the homes at lots 34 and 35 were hit by gunfire. There were no injuries.
If you have any information about this shooting, you are asked to call the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office at: 336-570-6300 or 911. You may also call CrimeStoppers at: 336-229-7100 or online at: www.p3tips.com
Felony Charges Of Soliciting A Minor
July 24, 2022
Alamance County Sheriff's Office
Durham Man Arrested On Felony Charges Of Soliciting A Minor
On Monday, July 18, 2022, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office Human Exploitation Team began an undercover operation on social media in an attempt to locate an individual who sought to exploit children. An undercover officer was messaged by another user, later identified as Christopher John Matthews.
The communications became sexual with Mr. Matthews transmitting two sexually explicit pictures. The messaging continued for several days.
On Thursday, July 21, 2022, Mr. Matthews drove to Alamance County to meet at a predetermined location for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity with a minor. Mr. Matthews was arrested by Investigators and transported to the Alamance County Detention Center.
Name: Christopher John Matthews
Charges: 2cts: Felony Disseminating Harmful Material
Felony Soliciting a Minor by Computer to Commit Sex Act
CrimeStoppers’ Tips Aid Arson Investigation
July 22, 2022
Alamance County Sheriff's Office
Social Media and CrimeStoppers’ Tips Aid Arson Investigation
Posted on July 22, 2022| By byrontucker | In Uncategorized
In the early morning hours of Tuesday, July 12, 2022, Deputies responded to an arson call on Durham St. Ext., Burlington, N.C. On arrival, the homeowners told Deputies they were awakened at approximately 1:10 a.m. to find an unknown subject trying to set fire to one of their vehicles parked in the driveway. When the suspect was confronted by the homeowner, he fled on foot. Deputies searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect.
Elon Fire extinguished the partially burned vehicle. An Elon PD Officer responded to assist with extinguishing the fire.
As the investigation continued, Detectives identified Jacob Roger Duggins as the suspect. Tips from Social Media Posts and CrimeStoppers aided the investigation. Mr. Duggins was arrested on July 18, 2022, and charged with the Burning of Personal Property and transported to the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office.
Name: Jacob Roger Duggins
Charge: 1ct Felony Burning of Personal Property
Community Complaints Lead To Multiple Felony Narcotic Charges
July 21, 2022
Alamance County Sheriff's Office
Community Complaints Lead To Multiple Felony Narcotic Charges
On Tuesday, July 17, 2022, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes Unit began a narcotics investigation on Chestnut Ln., Snow Camp, N.C. The investigation began after the Sheriff’s Office received several community complaints concerning this residence.
On Tuesday, July 19, 2022, a search warrant was executed on Chestnut Ln. Snow Camp, N.C.
Amber Jones was taken into custody and transported to the Alamance County Jail. She was charged with the following:
Name: Amber Nicole Jones
Charges: Possession With Intent to Sell/Distribute Heroin
Possession With Intent to Sell/Distribute Methamphetamine
Possession With Intent to Sell/Distribute Marijuana
Possession of drug paraphernalia
Attempted First Degree Murder
July 21, 2022
Burlington Police Department
Shooting Investigation
******Update*******
Kevin Eugene Beckham II was taken into custody on July 20th, 2022, and served with his warrants for two counts of Attempted First Degree Murder. He is currently in the custody of the Guilford County Jail and has a $250,000 secure bond.
Shooting Investigation
BURLINGTON, NC— On June 5th, 2022, at approximately 1:00am the Burlington Police Department responded to reports of a shooting inside Club Mamba located at 2371 Corporation Parkway. Upon arrival, they located one victim, Auldone Edwards, a 21-year-old male, of Reidsville, NC. Edwards was transported to a regional hospital where he is listed in critical condition. Sometime later an additional victim, Matthew Cobb a, 22-year-old male, of
Graham, NC was located and refused treatment.
As a result of the investigation Kevin Eugene Beckham II, a 19-year-old male of Gibsonville NC, is wanted for two counts of Attempted First Degree Murder. His location is currently unknown. Kareem Dejuan Bethea, a 24-year-old male, of Mebane, NC was arrested and charged with 2 counts of being an Accessory to Attempted First Degree Murder. Bethea is currently in the custody of the Alamance County Jail with a $20,000 secure bond.
County Man Facing Rape Charges
July 21, 2022
Alamance County Sherif's Office
County Man Facing Rape Charges
On Friday, July 15th, 2022, Deputies responded to a report of sexual assault on N. Graham Hopedale Rd., Burlington, N.C. While on the scene, Deputies detained the suspect identified as Erick Ivan Guevara Requeno. During the investigation, Deputies established probable cause to arrest/charge Requeno with the following:
Name: Eric Ivan Guevara Requeno
Charges: 1ct: Felony Statutory Rape of a child by an adult
1ct: Felony Statutory Rape of a child under 15
1ct: Felony Sex act: Substitute parent/ custodian
1ct: Felony Indecent Liberties with a child
Felony Larceny at Wades Jewelers
July 20, 2022
Gibsonville Police Department
Felony Larceny
On 07/20/2022 at 1330 hours, the pictured subject allegedly stole an undisclosed amount of jewelry from Wades Jewelers at 101 E Main Street in Gibsonville, NC. Can anyone identify this person?
The Gibsonville Police Department is seeking anyone with additional information about this investigation. If you have any information about this case, please contact the Gibsonville Police Department at (336) 447-7926. For anonymous methods, call Alamance County-Wide Crimestoppers at (336) 229-7100 or by using the mobile app P3 Tips. Tips provided through Crimestoppers may be eligible for cash rewards.
Historical Museum Victim Of Financial Fraud
July 15, 2022
Alamance County Sheriff's Office
Alamance County Historical Museum Victim Of Financial Fraud
Posted on July 15, 2022| By byrontucker | In Uncategorized
On Tuesday, May 12, 2022, Deputies took a report of fraud from the Alamance County Historical Museum. The reporting party for the Museum stated that when he received the Museum’s April 2022 bank statement, he noticed three fraudulent charges. Two of the charges were in the form of checks made out for $4,800.78 each and the other was a VISA internet payment for $2,584.55.
Throughout the investigation, Deputies learned that the checks were mobile deposited through the bank. Working with the bank, Deputies discovered that the VISA card belonged to Jennifer Renee Johnson, formally from Alamance County. Ms. Johnson has been living in South Carolina.
As the investigation continued, it was learned that Ms. Johnson had a check made out for $4,800.78 mobile deposited into her account on April 7, 2022. That transaction was stopped by the bank before posting. It was also discovered that Ms. Johnson’s VISA card had multiple internet payments placed on the card from April 7, 2022, thru May 24, 2022, totaling $25,406.38. The museum was the victim of two of these transactions during this period totaling $5,583.73.
Ms. Johnson returned to Alamance County on July 7, 2022, where she was arrested and booked into the Alamance County Detention Center.
This case remains under investigation with more charges possible.
Name: Jennifer Renee Johnson
Charges: Felony Attempt Obtain Property by False Pretense
Felony Obtaining Property by False Pretense
Multiple Breaking and Entering of Businesses
July 14, 2022
Burlington Police Department
Case Number: 2022-04078, 2022-04082, and 2022-04080
Multiple Breaking and Entering of Businesses
On 7-14-22 officers responded to multiple reported breaking and entering in the area of Corporation Parkway. During the incidents, the suspect attempted to break the front doors of the businesses using a blunt object. The suspect is seen wearing dark pants, a light hooded jacket, a black facemask, and gloves. At this time there have been three reported incidents.
B&E: Hotel Liquidation - 2450 Corporation Parkway
B&E: Treasures On The Lane - 2437 Corporation Parkway
Attempted B&E: Davis Public Safety - 2466 Corporation Parkway
Robbery at Quick Chek in Haw River
July 14, 2022
Haw River Police Department
Robbery
Case# 22070015
On Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at approximately 11:30 am. An unknown person came into the Quick Chek located at 2655 N Church St in Haw River and robbed the store. The suspect left with an undetermined amount of cash.
Can anyone identify the suspect featured in this video?
If so, contact the Haw River Police Department or Alamance County Crimestoppers.
Attempted Home Invasion
July 13, 2022
Alamance County Sheriff's Office
Attempted Home Invasion
On 7-12-22, Alamance County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to an attempted Home Invasion on White’s Kennel Rd. The suspect attempted to break into the residence and was armed with a firearm. However, the suspect was met by the homeowner who was also armed and the suspect fled the scene on foot.
The photo below is a suspicious person a few weeks prior to this incident on a bike messing around the victim's residence. It is unknown at this time if this is the same suspect that was involved in this crime.
Can anyone identify this person of interest?
If has any information about this case, please contact the Alamance County Sheriff's Department or Alamance County.
Felony Charges Against Burlington Man
July 13, 2022
Alamance County Sheriff's Office
Water Rescue Call Leads To Felony Charges Against Burlington Man
Posted on July 13, 2022| By byrontucker | In Uncategorized
On Monday, July 11, 2022, at 5:25 p.m., Deputies responded to Graham-Mebane Lake to assist with a water rescue. A man was reportedly in the water and in distress. On arrival, Deputies were informed that the man was out of the water and seen running along Bason Rd. near Chapel Trl.
Deputies re-located to the area of Bason Rd. and Chapel Trl. attempting to locate the subject. While in the area, at 5:30 p.m., Deputies received a report of a stolen tractor from a resident on Chapel Trl. A short time later, the tractor was found in the 2800 block of Green Level Church Rd., crashed into trees.
While on the scene with the damaged tractor, Deputies received a call of a suspicious person at 2648 E. Simpson Rd., Green Level. On arrival, Deputies found the suspect, identified as Joshua Phillip Smithey, inside a residence that he had broken into. Witnesses told Deputies that Mr. Smithey had also broken into a car and was seen going through the contents of the vehicle. The owner of the vehicle did not wish to prosecute.
Deputies arrested Mr. Smithey and transported him to the Alamance County Detention Center.
Name: Joshua Phillip Smithey W/M/31
Charges: Felony Larceny
Felony Breaking & Entering
Misdemeanor Injury to Personal Property
Fleeing Suspect Near Western Middle School Causes Lockdown
July 12, 2022
Alamance County Sheriff's Office
Fleeing Suspect Near Western Middle School Causes Lockdown
Jimmy Wayne Himmelheber is wanted by the Alamance County Sheriff's Office for Resist, Delay, and Obstruct; and for felony probation violation in Edgecombe County, N.C.
Posted on July 12, 2022| By byrontucker | In Uncategorized
On Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at 12:15 p.m., Western Middle School went on lockdown at the order of the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office.
At 12:04 p.m., Deputies responded to a Domestic Disturbance at the Holly Tree Mobile Home Park, 2235 N. N.C. 87 Hwy., Elon, N.C. near Western Middle School. On arrival, Deputies saw Jimmy Wayne Himmelheber run from the residence to a wooded area and across school property. Mr. Himmelheber was ordered to stop but continued to flee. Deputies immediately placed the school in lockdown.
It was learned that the suspect is wanted for felony probation violation in Edgecombe County, N.C.
No weapons were involved and no staff or students came in contact with the suspect.
A Sheriff’s Office K9 was called to the scene and started a track. The track was lost in a wooded area near the Haw River at 1:13 p.m.
The lockdown was lifted at 1:22 p.m.
Western Middle School is currently conducting summer school for middle and high school students. Approximately 120 students and staff were in the school.
Mr. Himmelheber is described as a white male with dark hair in a ponytail wearing a grey shirt, black camo pants with red shoes. If located, call 911.
The attached photo was taken in 2018.
Name: Jimmy Wayne Himmelheber W/M/30
Charges: Resist, Delay and Obstruct
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