Burlington, NC | Tamile Ameer Cohn, the 24-year-old suspect in the murder of Davon Smith, turned himself in this afternoon. He was arrested for First Degree Murder and transported to the Alamance County Detention Center. He has received no bond.  

Burlington, NC | On the evening of January 8, 2024, around 10:20 pm, officers responded to the 800 block of High Street in reference to shots heard in the area. Officers spoke with a witness who advised they located their stolen motor vehicle in this area and were shot at by a male suspect while trying to recover their stolen vehicle. The witness reported after the shots were fired, two male suspects ran from the vehicle, wearing all-black clothing, toward Hillcrest Avenue. The witness was not harmed during the incident. 

Officers canvased the area and worked on locating the suspects. At this time, there is no description or photos of the suspects. Burlington Officers encourage anyone who may have seen anything in the area or has information to contact the Burlington Police Department.

Additionally, we encourage our community to take small steps toward crime prevention. Remove valuables from your car, lock all doors to your vehicles and home, turn on exterior lights, and contact the department to report stolen property and any additional information they may have about the theft.  

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. Tips provided through Crimestoppers may be eligible for cash rewards. 

Burlington, NC | Around 4:45pm on Friday, January 5, the Burlington Communications Center (911) dispatched officers to a motor vehicle theft and assault at an apartment complex off of Crouse Lane in Burlington. Officers arrived within two minutes of dispatch.  

  Officers located a 72-year-old male victim who had sustained minor injuries to his head. The victim had allowed the suspect inside his home, and after an argument, the suspect assaulted the victim with a cane, left the apartment, and stole the car.  

  Burlington Officers immediately worked on issuing a BOLO alert for the vehicle and a suspect description. Within 2 hours, the stolen vehicle was located by NC State Highway Patrol on NC 501 in Person County.  

  The suspect was identified as McColline Thorpe Jr., a 57-year-old male from Burlington. Thorpe has been charged with one felony count of Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon.   

  In addition to the charges for this incident, Thorpe is a suspect in another robbery and assault that occurred on December 24, 2023 on Trollinger Avenue. He was charged with two felony counts of Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon, felony Assault inflicting Serious Injury, and felony Larceny of a Motor Vehicle for that incident.  

  McColline Thorpe, Jr. is currently in custody in the Person County Jail. He has been given a $41,000 bond.  

  The Burlington Police Department would like to thank the NC State Highway Patrol for their quick coordination and assistance in the apprehension of Thorpe.   

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. Tips provided through Crimestoppers may be eligible for cash rewards.  

As a result of the weeks-long investigation, Daniel McInnis has been charged with one count of statutory sex offense (felony). 

McInnis, a 43-year-old male from Burlington, was charged and transported to the Alamance County Detention Center on Friday, December 29. He has received a $500,000.00 bond.  

The Alamance-Burlington School System was made aware that the administrator was under investigation and cooperated fully during the Burlington Police Department’s investigation.  

The department has not received additional reports of misconduct and continues the investigation. A photo is not available at this time. 

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. Tips provided through Crimestoppers may be eligible for cash rewards. 

Burlington, NC | In response to complaints, Burlington Police Officers observed criminal activity at 710 Staley Street during a community patrol. Patrol officers began an investigation and with the assistance of multiple patrol teams, the Alamance Narcotics Enforcement Team (ANET) and Burlington Regional SWAT Team, a search warrant was executed on December 22, 2023. Officers located over 44 grams of cocaine and drug paraphernalia in the home. 

Eric Wilbert Moye (DOB 4/24/1969), a 54-year-old male, was charged with Possession with Intent to Sale and Deliver Cocaine (felony), Maintain Dwelling for Sale of Controlled Substance (felony), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (misdemeanor).  

Shuandreikas Booker (DOB 5/10/1988), a 35-year-old male, was charged with Trafficking Cocaine (felony), Maintain Dwelling for Sale of Controlled Substance (felony), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (misdemeanor).  

Edward Moye (DOB 4/24/1969), a 54-year-old male, was charged with Maintain Dwelling for Sale of Controlled Substance (felony).  

Eric Moye and Booker were transported to the Alamance County Detention Center. Edward Moye was already in custody. All received no bond for the charges. 

The Burlington Police Department appreciates the continued support of the community members who share concerns and provide tips about criminal activity in their neighborhoods.  

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. Tips provided through Crimestoppers may be eligible for cash rewards. 

Burlington, NC | Burlington Police Department received several tips and complaints from Crimestoppers about criminal activity at 608 Dailey Street. As a result of the complaints, BPD worked with investigators from the Alamance Narcotics Enforcement Team (ANET). With the assistance of ANET and Burlington Regional SWAT Team, a search warrant was executed on December 20, 2023. Officers located cocaine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. 

Vanessa Evans Johnson, a 70-year-old female from 608 Dailey Street, was charged with Possession with Intent to Sale and Deliver Cocaine (felony), Maintain Dwelling for Sale of Controlled Substance (felony), and Possession of Marijuana (misdemeanor).  

Johnson was transported to the Alamance County Detention Center and given a $20,000 bond. 

The Burlington Police Department is grateful for the cooperation from community members, ANET, and SWAT. Anyone who may have concerns about drug sales in their community is encouraged to call the Burlington Police Department at 336-229-3500 or Alamance County Crimestoppers at 336-229-7100. 

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. Tips provided through Crimestoppers may be eligible for cash rewards. 

Burlington, NC | On Monday, December 11, patrol officers with the Burlington Police Department responded to a breaking and entering call for service. When they arrived at 2448 Ashton Park Lane, the resident Tyler Allen Roten, a 32-year-old male, told police that he believed that someone had broken into his home and was still inside. 

As police searched through the home, they found evidence of what appeared to be equipment utilized to process Psilocybin Mushrooms. After investigating the initial call for service and determining there was no one trespassing on the property or inside the home, officers began an investigation into the suspected mushroom-growing operation. Officers returned to the home later in the day to execute a search warrant related to the Psilocybin Mushroom grow operation. At the time of the search warrant, Roten was not present. 

As a result of the search warrant the following pieces of evidence have been seized: 

Jarred Psilocybin Mushrooms (over 1,300 grams) 

LSD (46 dosage units) 

Cocaine (6.6 grams) 

THC Wax 

Paraphernalia 

Tyler Roten is wanted for the following charges:  two (2) counts of Possession with intent to manufacture sell and distribute (felony), and one (1) count each of manufacturing Schedule I (felony), Possession of Cocaine (felony), Possession of Schedule VI (felony), Maintaining a Dwelling (felony), and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (misdemeanor).

Burlington Police are searching for Tyler Roten. Anyone with information about this investigation is encouraged to contact the Burlington Police Department at 336-229-3500. 

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. Tips provided through Crimestoppers may be eligible for cash rewards.