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Alamance County Sheriff's Office Media Release
January 09, 2026
Alamance County Sheriff's Office
Media Release
Burlington Man Charged With Multiple Felonies Following Three Months Long Narcotics Investigation
In the month of September 2025, information was received Arthur Lecose Burton was distributing narcotics in the city limits of Burlington, NC. During a thorough investigation by the Alamance County Strike Team and members of the Burlington Police Department Opioid Violent Crime Unit, probable cause was found for a search warrant to be granted pertaining to the investigation into Mr. Burton.
During the execution of the search warrant, a trafficking amount of fentanyl was located along with drug paraphernalia.
Mr. Burton was arrested Wednesday, January 7, 2026 and transported to the Alamance County Detention Center where he was booked on an outstanding warrant for arrest along with additional charges from the investigation.
Name: Arthur Lecose Burton B/M/63 Burlington, NC
Charges: 1ct: Felony Trafficking in Fentanyl, 1ct: Felony Sell/Deliver Fentanyl, 1ct: Felony Possession With Intent to Sell/Manufacture/Distribute Schedule II Controlled Substance, 1ct: Felony Manufacture/Sell/Distribute/Possess a Controlled Substance within 1000 feet of a School/Daycare, 1ct: Felony Maintain a Vehicle/Dwelling/Place for Controlled Substance, 1ct: Misdemeanor Posses Drug Paraphernalia.
Three Sex Offenders Arrested, One Remains On The Run
January 09, 2026
Alamance County Sheriff's Office
Media Release
Three Sex Offenders Arrested, One Remains On The Run
Stop Sign Violation leads to Felony Charges
January 08, 2026
Alamance County Sheriff's Office
New Media Release
Stop Sign Violation Sends Three To Jail With Felony Charges
On Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at approximately 2:17am, Deputies conducted a traffic stop for failure to stop at a stop sign. The vehicle pulled over at the intersection of N. Ireland St. and N. Ireland St. in Burlington, NC.
The vehicle was occupied by the driver and two passengers. The driver was identified as Deborah Lynn Hooker. The passengers were identified as Angela Mae Berry and Ernest Edward Hooker Jr.
During the stop, Deputies observed a white powdery substance consistent with cocaine prompting a probable cause search of the vehicle. The search revealed a white powdery substance in the seat occupied by Ms. Berry. Deputies also found a plastic bag containing two glass smoking pipes and several chunks of a white substance consistent with cocaine in the center console area of the vehicle. A digital scale was in a small compartment under the steering wheel. Another smoking device was in a bag in the back seat.
Mr. Hodge consented to a search of his person where Deputies located a glass smoking pipe in Mr. Hodge’s jacket and a white powdery substance inside of his hat.
Ms. Hooker, Ms. Berry and Mr. Hodge were arrested and transported to the Alamance County Detention Center.
While at the jail, Detention Officers conducted a booking search where they located a small plastic baggie containing a white powdery substance consistent with cocaine on Mr. Hodge’s person.
Media Release: BPD Arrest
January 05, 2026
Burlington Police Department
Media Release
Burlington, NC | On January 4, 2026, the Burlington Police Department served warrants for arrest at 2412 Maple Avenue, Burlington, North Carolina (Royal Inn and Suites). Brian Keith Smith, age 39, was wanted on multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, including two counts of felony second-degree kidnapping, two counts of assault on a female, misdemeanor injury to personal property, misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, an order for arrest as a habitual felon, felony probation violation, felony larceny of a motor vehicle, and felony possession of a stolen motor vehicle. Smith was taken into custody without incident.
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.
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