Crime of the Week
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News Media Release: Homicide Investigation
February 11, 2025
Burlington Police department
News Media Release: Homicide Investigation
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
Police Charge School Teacher with Simple Assault
December 16, 2024
Burlington Police department
Media Release
Police Charge School Teacher with Simple Assault
On December 12, 2024, the Burlington Police Department received a report that Derek Tang, a 50- year-old teacher at Turrentine Middle School, had physically assaulted a student on school property.
Following an investigation by the Burlington Police Department, Tang has been charged with one count of Simple Assault. The assault appeared to be an isolated incident, and no other students were involved. As soon as this information was reported to Alamance-Burlington School staff, it was immediately reported to the Burlington Police Department.
Tang was arrested and transported to the Alamance County Detention Center on Monday, December 16, 2024. Tang was given a $1,500 secured bond. A photograph of Tang was not available for release.
The Alamance-Burlington School System is cooperating fully with the Burlington Police Department, and the investigation is continuing. The Burlington Police Department asks anyone with 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 use the mobile app., P3 Tips.
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
Arson at Affordable Suites in Graham
December 10, 2024
Graham Police Department
Arson
Wanted: Candice Towanda Coles is wanted for 1st Degree Arson.
On Monday, December 9, 2024, at 7:22 am Graham Fire and Graham Police responded to Affordable Suites located at 249 Auto Park Drive in regards to a fire that had occurred inside one of the units. The fire was discovered by management and was already out when officials arrived.
The fire investigation determined that the fire started around midnight and was intentionally set. Fortunately, the fire burned itself out and was contained to just the single unit. No one was located inside of the unit and there were no injuries as a result of the fire. The fire resulted in several thousands of dollars in damages to the property.
Detectives have obtained a warrant on Candice Towanda Coles, age 35, of Mebane for 1st Degree Arson and are currently working to locate her. She was last seen in the area of Huffman Mill Road and Alamance Regional Medical Center on the morning of December 9, 2024. Detectives believe she is still in the Burlington area.
Graham Police Department Detectives are leading the investigation with the assistance of the Graham Fire Department and the ATF. Anyone with information concerning this fire or the where abouts of Candice Coles is asked to contact Detectives with the Graham Police Department at (336)570-6711, Burlington-Graham Communications at (336)229-3500, or Crime Stoppers at (336)229-7100.
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
Fatal motor vehicle accident at US 70 and Beaumont Ave.
December 06, 2024
Burlington Police Department
UPDATE: MEDIA RELEASE
Fatal motor vehicle accident at US 70 and Beaumont Ave.
On October 25, 2024, at 2:11 pm, the Burlington Police Department responded to the intersection of US 70 (N. Church Street) and Beaumont Avenue regarding a severe traffic collision involving motor vehicles.
Emergency Medical Services arrived on the scene and pronounced one adult deceased as a result of the collision. Additional information will be released as the investigation progresses.
US 70 at Beaumont Avenue is currently closed while the investigation is being conducted. Please plan on avoiding this area and have an alternate route planned until the roadways are cleared. Currently, the Police Department does not have an estimated time of when the roadway will open.
*********************UPDATE: 12-06-2024**********************
As the investigation has continued Officers have determined that excessive speed and alcohol use contributed to the fatal collision.
Officers obtained criminal charges against Azalea Angel Hooten (Female from Burlington, age 21) for Involuntary Manslaughter and Speeding. Azalea turned herself in and received a $25,000 unsecured bond. No photo available.
Officers also obtained criminal charges against Jeanette Leaverne Alston (Female from Burlington, age 55) for Involuntary Manslaughter and Aggravated Felony Death by Vehicle. At this time Alston has not been located and the Burlington Police is requesting assistance in locating her. She is known to frequent in the area of Burlington and Greensboro. Photo is attached.
********UPDATE: 12/8/2024*************
On December 8th at 12:30pm Jeanette Alston surrendered herself to the Alamance County Detention Center. Alston is currently being held without bond for Involuntary Manslaughter and Aggravated Felony Death by Vehicle, pending a first appearance with a District Court Judge tomorrow.
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Jeanette Alston is encouraged to call the Burlington Police Department at 336-229-3500 or Alamance County Crimestoppers at 336-229-7100 or they may reach out to their local police agency.
Graham Police Department Wanted person Arrest
November 19, 2024
Graham Police Department
Media Release
On the afternoon of November 19, 2024, the Graham Police Department was dispatched to a call for service, related to counterfeit money, at the Days Inn on Truby Drive. The responding officer determined that the subject responsible for passing the counterfeit money had provided a false name. As officers attempted to detain the subject, he fled on foot. The subject was apprehended moments later and identified as Ryan Everett, 38 years of age,from Kinston NC.
Everett was found to have outstanding felony warrants from four separate counties for the following offenses:
Attempted first degree murder (x2)
Discharging a firearm into occupied property (x6)
Felony breaking and entering
Larceny after breaking and entering
Possession of stolen goods
Injury to personal property
First degree burglary
Larceny of a firearm
Assault on a female
Attempted uttering
Everett was booked into the Alamance County Detention Center and held without bond.
School Teacher charged with Assault
November 18, 2024
Burlington Police Department
News Release
School Teacher charged with Assault
Burlington, NC | On November 15, 2024, the Burlington Police Department received a report that Jessica Edwards, a 26-year-old teacher from Andrews Elementary School, had physically assaulted students on school property.
Following an investigation by the Burlington Police Department, Jessica Edwards has been charged with four counts of assault on individuals with a disability.
The assaults had taken place over the past weeks. As soon as this information was reported to Alamance-Burlington School staff, it was immediately reported to the Burlington Police Department.
Edwards was arrested and transported to the Alamance County Detention Center on Monday, November 18th. She received a $15,000 secured bond. A photograph is not available at this time.
The Alamance-Burlington School System is cooperating fully with the Burlington Police Department, and the investigation is continuing.
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.
Man Charged With 1st Degree Murder
November 12, 2024
Alamance County Sheriff's Department
Media Release
Snow Camp Man Charged With 1st Degree Murder
On Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 12:52 p.m., Deputies received a report of a shooting on White Road in Southern Alamance County. On arrival, Deputies located the body of Ervin Paul Brown Jr. Mr. Brown had been shot multiple times.
While on scene, Deputies were told that the shooter, identified as Jeffrey Brent Lucas, fled in a pickup truck. After a brief search of the area, Deputies located Mr. Lucas who was taken into custody without incident.
Detectives learned that Mr. Brown and Mr. Lucas were arguing over a small some of money. The argument spilled over from the previous evening. Witnesses told Deputies that as the argument continued, Mr. Lucas displayed a weapon and allegedly fired the fatal shots.
Mr. Lucas was arrested and transported to the Alamance County Detention Center where he remains.
Name: Jeffrey Brent Lucas
Charges: 1ct: 1st Degree Murder
Officer-Involved Shooting – Suspect in Stable Condition
November 03, 2024
Burlington Police Department
Media Release
Officer-Involved Shooting – Suspect in Stable Condition
Burlington, NC | On November 3, 2024, at 1:27 am, a woman called 911 stating that one of her sons (identified as Logan Blackwood, 19) was under the influence of drugs and was attempting to kill her other son. During the 911 call, police dispatchers could hear a woman screaming. Multiple officers were dispatched to the Misty Springs Mobile Home Park located at 928 Sharpe Road.
Upon arrival and while assessing the scene, the mother stated that Blackwood was possibly armed with a knife. Officers evacuated the woman from the residence. They then established a safety perimeter around the residence, allowing time to speak with Blackwood and de-escalate the encounter. While attempting to de-escalate the situation, Blackwell suddenly exited the residence and charged at police officers. The officers gave Blackwood commands, but he continued to charge at the officers, attacking them. As a result, an officer fired shots at Blackwood, striking him.
Officers immediately provided aid to Blackwood and requested emergency medical services. Blackwood is currently hospitalized in critical but stable condition.
Warrants for Blackwood’s arrest are pending for Assault on a Female, Aggravated Assault on a Handicapped Person, and Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer.
A male, related to Blackwood, was injured during the original reported assault. He was transported by EMS to another regional hospital for treatment and is in stable condition.
The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation has been requested to conduct a thorough investigation into the shooting incident. The involved officers are currently on administrative leave, as is standard practice in officer-involved shootings.
No Burlington Police officers were injured during this incident. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
*************UPDATE: 11-06-2024************
Burlington, NC | The Burlington Police Officer involved in the officer-involved shooting on November 3, 2024, has been identified as Police Officer Colton Ziemba.
The Burlington Police Officer assaulted during the incident has been identified as Police Officer Chandler Lawson. Blackwood remains in the hospital under treatment.
Warrants for Blackwood’s arrest are still pending for Assault on a Female, Aggravated Assault on a Handicapped Person, and Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer. The Burlington Police Department requested the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation to investigate the shooting incident. They are actively conducting this investigation. The involved officers are currently on administrative leave, as is standard practice in officerinvolved shootings.
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.
Arrests Made in I-40 Road Rage
November 01, 2024
Graham Police Department
Arrests Made in I-40 Road Rage and Shooting Incident
Graham Police Department Detectives have charged two suspects involved in the recent road rage and shooting incident on I-40 on October 23, 2024.
On October 28, 2024, warrants were issued for:
- Richard Alan Coane, age 62, of Mebane, NC
- Lavaughn Jerome Andrew Morton, age 31, of Greensboro, NC
Both were charged with Attempting to Discharge a Firearm into an Occupied
Vehicle and Discharging a Firearm within an Enclosure to Incite Fear.
On October 29, Richard Coane turned himself in at the Graham Police Department. He was taken to the Alamance County Detention Center, where he was held on a $105,000 secured bond.
Lavaughn Morton was apprehended in East Point, Georgia, on November 1 and is currently awaiting extradition back to North Carolina.
We are committed to addressing incidents like these to keep our community safe. Thank you to our partners in Georgia for their assistance in apprehending Mr. Morton. City of Graham, NC
Disturbance at 2008 South Mebane St
November 01, 2024
Burlington Police Department
Media Release
Burlington, NC | On October 30, 2024, at approximately 9:13 pm, officers responded to a disturbance at 2008 South Mebane Street, Burlington, North Carolina (The Point Apartments). Upon arrival, officers determined that an assault involving multiple juveniles and adults, some of which were armed with firearms, had just occurred. A short time later, Officers located the suspect vehicle on Beaumont Court, Burlington, NC, and detained the occupants. As a result of the detention and investigation, officers located firearms and 41 Grams of suspected Fentanyl. As a result of the investigation, the following individuals were arrested and charged with the following:
Yanessa Quanec Dudley, B/F, 36 years of age, of Burlington, NC - Trafficking Opium Schedule 1, one count of Carrying a Concealed Weapon, one count of Misdemeanor Child Abuse, two counts Simple Assault, three counts of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Juvenile, three counts Assault by Pointing a Gun, and Assault with a Deadly Weapon Inflicting Serious Injury. Dudley received a $100,000 bond.
Damari Lashaun Crump, B/M, 18 years of age, of Burlington, NC- Three counts of Contributing to the Delinquency of a Juvenile, Carrying a Concealed Gun, and Simple Assault. Crump received a $1,500 secured bond.
A juvenile was also taken into custody related to this incident.
[No photos were 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. Tips provided through Crimestoppers may be eligible for cash rewards
SUSPECT APPREHENDED AFTER GUNSHOTS
November 01, 2024
Graham Police Department
Media Release
SUSPECT APPREHENDED AFTER GUNSHOTS FIRED DOWNTOWN
Graham, NC - On Thursday, October 31, 2024 at 11:27 pm, officers were dispatched to the 100 Block of N. Main Street after receiving multiple 911 calls regarding approximately 8-10 gunshots being fired in the downtown area. As officers were investigating, it was determined that a disturbance had occurred and a male subject went to his car, grabbed a handgun, and began firing the handgun into the air.
Sesar Sosa Jimenez-Aguilar, DOB: 08/08/1999, was taken into custody and charged with Possession of Firearm by a Convicted Felon, Discharge a Firearm in the City Limits, Going Armed to the Terror of the People, Injury to Personal Property, Injury to Real Property, and Simple Assault. He was taken to the Alamance County Detention Center and placed in jail under a $30,000 secured bond.
No injuries were reported at the scene.
Anyone with information in this case is asked to contact the Graham Police Department Criminal Investigations Division at (336)570-6711, Burlington/Graham Communications at (336)229-3500, Crime Stoppers at (336)229-7100, or download the P3 Mobile App at P3TIPS.com.
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