Assistant Principal Charged With Felony Sex Act With Student

On Monday, August 7, 2023, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit (SVU), began an investigation of a school administrator allegedly involved in misconduct with a student.

SVU Investigators conducted interviews and gathered evidence during the initial investigation. As a result of their discovery, Investigators arrested Assistant Southern Alamance Middle School Principal James Tyler Kelly. Mr. Kelly was taken into custody at a residence in High Point, NC by ACSO Investigators and the High Point Police Department. Mr. Kelly was transported to the Alamance County Detention Center.

Investigators determined the alleged misconduct did not occur on ABSS school property.

Mr. Kelly was previously Assistant Principal at Southern Alamance High School before being transferred to Southern Alamance Middle School in June.

This case remains under investigation.

Name:              James Tyler Kelly

Charge:            1ct: Felony Sex Act With A Student

Man Arrested For Multiple Drug Charges During Routine Traffic Stop

On Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at 8:18 p.m., Deputies conducted a traffic stop at W. Webb Ave. and Glen Raven Rd., Burlington, N.C. During the stop, Deputies discovered the driver, Albert Lee Woods, was driving while his license was permanently suspended.

While on the scene, a K9 indicated a positive alert of contraband during an open-air sniff of the vehicle. Deputies conducted a probable cause search finding heroin, cocaine, marijuana, multiple quantities of different types of pills, and a digital scale.

Mr. Woods was arrested and transported to the Alamance County Detention Center where he remains.

 Name:            Albert Lee Woods      

Charges:        1ct: Felony Possession With Intent To Sell Manufacture Distribute Sch. I Narcotics, 4cts: Felony Possession With Intent To Sell Manufacture Distribute Schedule II Narcotics, 1ct: Felony Possession With Intent To Sell Manufacture Distribute Schedule III Narcotics, 1ct: Felony Possession of Cocaine, 1ct: Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana, 1ct: Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, 1ct: Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia

Caregiver Charged With Indecent Liberties With A Child

On Sunday, May 21, 2023, Investigators with the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit (SVU) were informed that a male caregiver of a minor was believed to be committing indecent liberties with a child.

During the investigation, SVU found probable cause existed to charge the caregiver identified as Billy Michael Daniels. Mr. Daniels was arrested on Thursday, July 27, 2023, and transported to the Alamance County Detention Center.

Name:         Billy Michael Daniels   

Charges:     2 cts: Felony Indecent Liberties With A Child

Couple Arrested For Multiple B&Es At Eastern Alamance High School

From July 7, 2023, to July 24, 2023, Administrators at Eastern Alamance High School reported three (3) break-ins to numerous outbuildings on the school’s campus near the athletic fields. Various items were reported stolen including a John Deere Gator UTV, backpack leaf blower, numerous gas cans, and a cooler.

As the investigation continued, Detectives developed Jacob Carl Beasley and his girlfriend, Ariel Marie DeAngelo, as suspects. As a result of a search warrant of the couple’s residence and vehicles, Detectives found and recovered the stolen property.

On Thursday, July 27, 2023, Mr. Beasley and Ms. DeAngelo were located by ACSO Patrol Deputies who conducted a traffic stop on the pair. Both were arrested and transported to the Alamance County Detention Center. The investigation is ongoing with additional charges possible.

Name:             Jacob Carl Beasley 

Charges:         3cts: Felony Breaking & Entering, 3cts: Felony Larceny after Breaking & Entering,

 2cts: Felony Possession of Stolen Property, 1ct: Felony Larceny of a Motor Vehicle

 1ct: Misdemeanor Damage to Personal Property

Name:             Ariel Marie DeAngelo   

Charge:          1ct: Felony Possession of Stolen Property

On Wednesday, June 28, 2023, Deputies received a report of a break-in at Ossipee Baptist Church on Old NC Hwy 87, Elon, NC. The reporting party told Deputies that a computer and music equipment were stolen.

On Wednesday, July 5, 2023, Deputies received a report of a break-in of outbuildings at Western Middle School on Eldon Dr., Elon, NC. The reporting party told Deputies that footballs and a water cooler were stolen.

During the investigations, Detectives determined that Jonathan Lynn Wright was the suspect in both break-ins. Detectives developed probable cause to request a search warrant.  A search warrant was executed at the residence of Wright’s girlfriend. Detectives found property which was stolen from the Church and middle school.

Detectives secured warrants for Mr. Wright’s arrest but his whereabouts were unknown.

On Friday, July 28, 2023, Mr. Wright was arrested by the Burlington Police Department.

This case remains under investigation.

Name:             Jonathan Lynn Wright   

Charges:         2cts: Felony Breaking & Entering, 2cts: Felony Larceny after Breaking & Entering

Defective Taillights Lead To Felony Drug Charge

On Monday, July 24, 2023, at 3:43 a.m., Deputies conducted a traffic stop at the intersection of Sandy Cross Rd. and Haw River Hopedale Rd. north of Burlington, N.C. The black Toyota Camry was stopped for an equipment violation, defective taillights.

During the stop, Deputies detected a strong odor of what was believed to be marijuana from the vehicle. The driver, Jimmy Walter Aguilar Zavala, was found to have been smoking marijuana. A K9 on scene indicated a positive alert during an open-air sniff.

Deputies conducted a probable cause search of the vehicle where baggies of marijuana along with a larger quantity of marijuana were located in a backpack. A digital scale was found in the center console. Deputies also learned that Mr. Zavala was driving a vehicle while his license was suspended.

Mr. Zavala was arrested and transported to the Alamance County Detention Center.

Name:             Jimmy Walter Aguilar Zavala   

Charges:         1 ct: Felony Possession With Intent to Sell/Manufacture/Distribute Marijuana

1ct: Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia, 1ct: Misdemeanor Driving While License Suspended, 1 Order for Arrest-Failure to Appear in Court

Sex Offender Facing Seven Felony Charges

Posted on July 24, 2023| By byrontucker | In Uncategorized

On Thursday, July 20, 2023, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit (SVU) began an investigation in reference to a registered sex offender identified as Alberto Gamboa Sanchez. It was believed that Mr. Sanchez had several on-line identifiers which were not registered with the Sheriff’s Office as required by law. Sex offenders are required to notify the Sheriff’s Office of all online identifiers they use including social media platforms and online messaging platforms.

Investigators discovered several online posts of Mr. Sanchez working out at a local gym. The gym has a designated child care center for customers who are working out. Mr. Sanchez is prohibited from being at a location which provides child care. Detectives were then able to establish probable cause to charge Mr. Sanchez.

Mr. Sanchez was arrested on Friday, July 21, 2023 and transported to the Alamance County Detention Center.

Name:             Alberto Gamboa Sanchez    W/M/23   4150 S. NC 87 Hwy, Graham, N.C.

Charges:         4 cts: Felony Failure to Register Online Identifiers, 3 cts: Felony Sex Offender Unlawfully on Premise

AirTag And Surveillance Video Lead To Arrest. Five Days Later, Suspect Arrested Again

On Friday, July 14, 2023, Deputies were called to a residential construction site in the 6000 block of N. NC 49 Hwy., Mebane, N.C. in reference to larceny of tools and equipment. The homeowner advised Deputies that multiple tools as well as a pair of jeans and boots were stolen. The homeowner also advised that inside the jeans was an Apple AirTag that he was able to track. The homeowner gave a description of a male subject and vehicle as well as the last known location of the AirTag.

Patrol Deputies continued their investigation at a mini mart off of N. NC Hwy 119 where video footage was obtained. After review of the video, Deputies determined the suspect to be Jacob Carl Beasley. Deputies were familiar with Mr. Beasley and relocated to his residence where they spoke with him. Mr. Beasley admitted to Deputies that he did steal the tools and did not know about the AirTag. Mr. Beasley was arrested for this incident and transported to the Alamance County Detention Center.

Five days later on Wednesday July 19, 2023, Deputies were dispatched to a vehicle accident on N. NC Hwy 49 near the Alamance/Orange County line. On arrival, Deputies recognized the driver of the truck as Jacob Carl Beasley. Mr. Beasley had gotten the truck stuck in the front yard of a residence. While speaking with Mr. Beasley, Deputies discovered that the vehicle in Mr. Beasley’s possession was stolen out of Orange County. Mr. Beasley was arrested for possession of a stolen motor vehicle.

Name:             Jacob Carl Beasley W/M/26   6075 N. N.C. 49 Hwy., Mebane, N.C.

Charges on 7/14/23: 1ct: Felony Larceny, 1ct: Felony Breaking/Entering, 1ct: Felony Possession of Stolen Property

Charges on 7/19/23: 1ct: Felony Possession of Stolen Motor Vehicle