Crime of the Week
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Shooting Investigation on Queen Anne St.
February 19, 2025
Burlington Police Department
Shooting Investigation
Burlington, NC |
On February 19, 2025, at approximately 6:26 AM, the Burlington Police Department responded to the 500 block of Queen Anne Street regarding a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 39-year old male who had been shot. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is currently in critical condition. There were no other injuries reported.
At this time, no suspect information is available.
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.
News Media Release: Homicide Investigation
February 11, 2025
Burlington Police Department
News Media Release: Homicide Investigation
****UPDATE; 02-12-2025****
Burlington Police Investigate Murder/Suicide
Burlington, NC | Officers with the Burlington Police Department have worked to continue the investigation into the shooting deaths of two individuals on February 11, 2025, in the 1200 block of Thomaswood Drive.
It has been determined that Dustin Stephenson (37 years of age) shot and killed Whitney Huston (28 years of age) before shooting and killing himself.
Officers have determined that Stephenson and Huston were in a domestic relationship. No other injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
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Burlington, NC |
On February 11, 2025, at 2:31 PM, the Burlington Police Department received a call about a possible domestic shooting in the 1200 block of Thomaswood Drive. Responding officers from the
Burlington Police Department and Guilford County Sheriff’s Office arrived on the scene and located two individuals deceased.
Officers are in the early stages of the investigation and do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the community. As the investigation progresses, further information will be released.
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.
Officer Involved Shooting
February 11, 2025
Alamance County Sheriff's Office
Officer Involved Shooting
On Monday, February 10, 2025 at approximately 3:10 p.m., Deputies were dispatched to a ‘Suspicious Vehicle’ call in southern Alamance County south of Snow Camp, N.C.
Two Deputies arrived on scene and encountered a male subject and a vehicle behind a vacant building.
While investigating, the subject produced a gun.
Deputies immediately ordered the subject to drop the gun. The subject failed to comply and raised the gun in the direction of the Deputies.
One Deputy fired striking the subject.
Deputies immediately rendered medical care until the arrival of EMS and Fire Department Responders. No Deputies were injured during this event.
The subject was airlifted to the hospital for treatment where he remains.
The Deputy who fired on the subject was placed on administrative leave.
As is standard procedure, the NCSBI was called and is the lead agency for the investigation. Any questions regarding this investigation are to be addressed to the NCSBI.
Man Charged With Multiple Sexual Assaults
January 29, 2025
Alamance County Sheriff's Office
Media Release
Man Charged With Multiple Sexual Assaults
January 29, 2025 at 2:46:20 PM EST
On Saturday, January 11, 2024, Detectives from the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit opened an investigation of alleged sexual assaults. The victim reported that the alleged incidents occurred at two different Alamance County locations over multiple years.
During the course of the investigation, Detectives identified the suspect as Alamance County resident Jose Gasca Morano. Probable cause was established to charge and arrest Mr. Morano.
On Monday, January 27, 2025, Detectives arrested Mr. Morano at his residence and transported him to the Alamance County Detention Center.
Defendant: Jose Gasca Morano
Charges: 1 cts: Felony Statutory Rape
2 cts: Felony Statutory Sex Offense
3 cts: Felony indecent liberties with a child
3 cts: Sex Acts-Parental Role
Search Warrant related to multiple residential burglaries.
January 24, 2025
Graham Police Department
News Release
On 01/24/2025 investigators with the Graham Police Department conducted a search warrant at 213 Washington St. Graham NC, 27253 related to multiple residential burglaries.
During the service of that warrant the suspect in the case, Brian Lee Draper (44 year old W/M), refused to come out of the residence resulting in a brief stand off. With the assistance of the the Burlington/Graham Special response team, members of the Alamance County Sheriff's Office, Guilford County Sheriff's Office, and Orange County Sheriff's Office Mr. Draper was taken into custody without major incident.
There were no reported injuries.
Kidnapping and Armed Robbery
January 17, 2025
Alamance County Sheriff's Office
News Release
Kidnapping and Armed Robbery
On Friday, November 22, 2024, Alamance County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of an armed robbery that occurred in the area of Jim Minor Rd., in Haw River, NC.
The victim reportedly was held at gunpoint inside of a vehicle where money and multiple items were reportedly stolen.
During the course of the investigation, Deputies identified three adults and one juvenile as suspects.
Dwane Curtis Jackson, Lavarris Amar Love, and a juvenile have been arrested for First Degree Kidnapping and Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon.
Parris Lavietea Shoffner is currently wanted for First Degree Kidnapping and Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon.
Name: Dwane Curtis Jackson
Charge(s): 1ct: Felony Kidnapping, 1ct: Felony Robbery With Firearm
Bond: $100,000 Secure
Name: Lavarris Amar Love
Charge(s): 1ct: Felony Kidnapping, 1ct: Felony Robbery With Firearm
Bond: $100,000 Secure
Name: Parris Lavietea Shoffner
Charge(s): 1ct: Felony Kidnapping, 1ct: Felony Robbery With Firearm
Bond: Wanted
Name: Juvenile
Charge(s): 1ct: Felony Kidnapping, 1ct: Felony Robbery With Firearm
If anyone knows the whereabouts of Parris Lavietea Shoffner, call 911 or Alamance County CrimeStoppers at: 336-229-7100 or www.p3tips.com
Stop Sign Violation Leads To Felony Drug Charges
December 31, 2024
Alamance County Sheriff's Office
Stop Sign Violation Leads To Felony Drug Charges
On Friday, December 20, 2024, Investigators with Alamance County Strike Team conducted a traffic stop on a truck pulling a trailer. The driver of the vehicle failed to stop at a stop sign. The location was the intersection of Lower Hopedale and NC Hwy 62 north of Burlington, N.C.
Investigators also notice the truck displayed an expired license plate, and did not display a license plate on the trailer. Investigators identified the driver as Jamel Marquee Turrentine.
During the traffic stop, probable cause was developed to search the vehicle. During the search, Investigators located approximately 60 grams of cocaine, 50 grams of marijuana, a digital scale, and a pistol. Mr. Turrentine was then arrested and transported to the Alamance County Detention Center
Name: Jamel Marquee Turrentine
Charges: 2cts: Felony Trafficking Cocaine (possession/transportation), 1ct: Felony Possession With Intent to Manufacture-Sell-Distribute Cocaine, 1ct Felony Possession With Intent to Manufacture-Sell, Distribute Marijuana, 1ct: Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia, 1ct: Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Man Charged With Indecent Liberties
December 16, 2024
Alamance County Sheriff's Office
Media Release
Media Release: Man Charged With Indecent Liberties
On Sunday, September 8, 2024, Detectives began an investigation of an alleged sexual assault which was initially reported to the Alamance County Department of Social Services. The DSS reported that a juvenile stated in an interview of being sexually assaulted.
Detectives, working with DSS, developed probable cause to charge Mathew Shawn Parrott with felony indecent liberties with a child.
Mr. Parrott was arrested on Thursday, December 12, 2024 and taken to the Alamance County detention center. Mr. Parrott was given a $50,000 secure bond. After posting bond, Mr. Parrott was released from custody the same day.
Name: Mathew Parrott W/M/35
Charges: 4cts. Indecent Liberties with a Child
Missing Person/Suspicious Abandoned Vehicle
December 09, 2024
Burlington Police Department
Missing Person/Suspicious Abandoned Vehicle
******Update Up To $5,000 Reward******
The Burlington Police Department has continued to investigate Aamari Eubanks' disappearance.
The Burlington Police Department has increased the reward up to $5,000 for information leading to the location of Eubanks or information leading to the identification of the assailant.
If anyone has any information about Eubanks or observed the silver 2000 Toyota Avalon driven by Eubanks on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, they should contact the Burlington Police Department immediately.
The 2000 Toyota Avalon was observed on Ross Street in Burlington just before being abandoned in a wooded area in the 800 block of Sharpe Road.
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Burlington, NC | On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, Aamari Daeshawn Eubanks was last seen operating a silver 2000 Toyota Avalon leaving the 100 block of Wilkins Road in Haw River, North Carolina. The vehicle was last seen traveling west on US 70 towards Burlington, North Carolina. Mr. Eubanks is a black male, 28 years of age, 5’7” tall, and weighs around 190 lbs. He was last known wearing a black jacket with a bleach stain, black jogger pants, and black and white Adidas tennis shoes. Mr. Eubanks was reported missing to the Haw River Police Department.
On Thursday, December 5, 2024, the Burlington Police Department Communications Center received information that a vehicle was in a heavily wooded area near Sharpe Road. Officers located the 2000 Toyota Avalon Mr. Eubanks was driving abandoned. Based on evidence recovered, the Burlington Police Department believes Mr. Eubanks is in danger and injured from a physical assault by an unknown assailant.
The Burlington Police Department is asking anyone with information about the disappearance of Mr. Eubanks to come forward.
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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