Crime of the Week
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BPD Media Release: Narcotics Search Warrant
April 17, 2026
Burlington Police Department
Media Release
Narcotics Search Warrant
LAST ONE:
Joseph Gordon Coffman, 66-year-old male
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
ACSO Media Release: Multiple Charges From Traffic Stop
April 17, 2026
Alamance County Sheriff's Office
Media Release
Driver and Passenger Face Multiple Charges From Traffic Stop
On Friday, April 17, 2026 at 1:11am, Deputies conducted a traffic stop in Haw River, NC on Keck Rd. The vehicle was observed displaying a fictitious license plate.
The driver, Jakyle Cincere Stokes, was unable to produce a driver license. It was learned that Mr. Stokes’ license was revoked. In addition, Mr. Stokes has three (3) outstanding warrants for his arrest. Mr. Stokes was arrested and placed in a Deputy’s vehicle.
During the stop, Deputies noticed the odor of what was believed to be marijuana. Deputies then asked the front seat passenger, JaKwan Edzavor Daye, to step out of the vehicle. While exiting the vehicle, Deputies observed a small bag of what was believed to be marijuana fall from Mr. Daye’s person.
While searching Mr. Daye, Deputies located a loaded hand gun with a machine gun conversion device. Mr. Daye was immediately arrested.
Both Mr. Stokes and Mr. Daye were transported to the Alamance County Detention Center.
Name: Jakyle Cincere Stokes B/M/27 Yanceyville, NC
Charges: 1ct: Communicating threats, 1ct: possession of controlled substance, 1ct: Possession of Marijuana Paraphernalia, 2cts: Failure to appear, 1ct: Driving while license revoked, 1ct: No fiancial responsibilty, 1ct: Display fictitious plate (All Misdemeanor Charges)
Name: JaKwan Edzavor Day B/M/23 Burlington, NC
Charges: 1ct: Misdeamenor possession of controlled substance, 1ct: Possession of drug paraphernalia, 1ct: Felony possession of firarm by felon, 1ct: Felony possesion of a weapon of mass destruction, 1ct: Misdeamenor carry concealed weapon.
BPD Media Release
April 14, 2026
Burlington Police Department
Media Release
Police Execute Search Warrant
BPD Media Release: Police Arrest Suspect for Sexual Assault
April 13, 2026
Burlington Police Department
Media Release
Burlington Police Arrest Suspect for Sexual Assault
Burlington, NC | On April 12, 2025, at 8:05 a.m., officers responded to Chestnut Street to a reported sexual assault. The suspect was identified as Ernest James Jackson Jr., a 59-year-old male, who is alleged to have sexually assaulted the victim and left the scene.
While officers were still investigating, Jackson returned to the area and was arrested. Jackson was charged with Second-Degree Forcible Rape and is being held at the Alamance County Jail without bond.
There is no risk to the public. This investigation is ongoing.
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.
BPD Media Release: Abduction - Felony Flee to Elude
April 09, 2026
Burlington Police Department
Media Release: Abduction - Felony Flee to Elude
Media Release: Shooting Investigation on Bryant Court and Airport Road
April 08, 2026
Mebane Police Department
Media Release: Shooting Investigation on Bryant Court and Airport Road
BPD Media Release Police Arrest Two Suspects in Robbery Investigation
April 07, 2026
Burlington Police Department
Media Release
Police Arrest Two Suspects in Robbery Investigation
BPD Media Release: Arrest/Sex Crimes Investigation
April 07, 2026
Burlington Police Department
Media Release
Arrest/Sex Crimes Investigation
Burlington, NC | On April 2, 2026, following an investigation of juvenile sexually related crimes, the Burlington Police Department arrested and charged Andrew Paul Diana, a 43-year-old male,
with the following:
• One Count of Secret Peeping
• One Count of Disseminating Obscenity
• One Count of Second-Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
• One Count of Second-Degree Forcible Sex Offense
• One Count of Possessing a Photographic Image Obtained in Violation of the Peeping Statute
• One Count of Disseminating Images Obtained in Violation of the Peeping Statute
• One Count of Third-Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
• One Count of Displaying Harmful Materials to Minors
Diana is being held at the Alamance County Detention Center under no bond. This is still an ongoing investigation, and there is no threat to the community.
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
BPD Media Release:: Arrest/Sex Crimes Investigation
April 03, 2026
Burlington Police Department
Media Release:: Arrest/Sex Crimes Investigation
BPD Media Release: Child Pornography Investigation
April 02, 2026
Burlington Police Department
Media Release
Arrest/Child Pornography Investigation
ACSO Media Release: Man Charged With Felony Second Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
April 02, 2026
Alamance County Sheriff's Office
Media Release
County Man Charged With Felony Second Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor
BPD Media Release: Burlington Police Safely Arrest Barricaded Suspect
March 31, 2026
Burlington Police Department
Media Release
Police Arrest Three Suspects in Armed Robbery
March 31, 2026
Burlington Police Department
Media Release
Burlington Police Arrest Three Suspects in Armed Robbery
Burlington, NC | On March 26, 2026, at 2:26 pm, the Burlington Police Department responded to a report of a robbery in the 1500 block of Edith Street. Three masked men entered a home, held two adult victims at gunpoint, and stole multiple items from the residence. One victim was stabbed during the incident, treated at a local hospital, and released.
The suspects fled the area in a white van, which was located a short time later by the Alamance County Sheriff’s Department, and a traffic stop was conducted.
Burlington Police Department officers responded to the traffic stop and, after investigation, arrested and charged:
• Maurice Lamont Shavers, 26-year-old male, with Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon, First Degree Kidnapping, Second Degree Kidnapping, Assault Inflicting Serious Injury, Possession of a Firearm by a Felon, and Possession with Intent to Sell/Distribute Marijuana.
• Shaundale William Young, 25-year-old male, with Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon, First Degree Kidnapping, and Second-Degree Kidnapping.
• Davon Jaheem Ingram, 23-year-old male, with Robbery with a Dangerous Weapon, First Degree Kidnapping, and Second-Degree Kidnapping.
Shavers, Young, and Ingram were transported to the Alamance County Detention Center. Shavers and Young received no bond. Ingram received a $100,000 secured bond.
Thanks to the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance during this investigation.
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.
Alamance County Sheriff's Office Media Release
March 25, 2026
Alamance County Sheriff's Office
Media Release: Sex Offenders Arrested
BPD Arrest for Discharging Firearm within City Limits
March 23, 2026
Burlington Police Department
Media Release
Arrest for Discharging Firearm within City Limits
Media Release: Arrest in a Child Pornography
March 20, 2026
Burlington Police Department
Media Release
Arrest in a Child Pornography Investigation
Burlington, NC | On March 20, 2026, the Burlington Police Department executed a search warrant at 3124 Diana Circle, Burlington, NC. As a result of the investigation, John Thomas Miller (61-year-old) was arrested and charged with two counts of Second-Degree Exploitation of a Minor.
Miller is being held at the Alamance County Detention Facility under no bond. Special thanks to the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation for the assistance.
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.
Graham PD Media Release: Shooting
March 20, 2026
Graham Police department
Media Release Update: 03-20-2026
************* Update Shooting ***************
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
GRAHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT
UPDATE: JUVENILE CHARGED WITH MARCH 7TH SHOOTING DEATH
On Friday, March 20, 2026, a secured custody order was issued for a 15-year-old in connection with the March 7, 2026, shooting death of 14-year-old Teriyah Herbin. The juvenile has been charged with one count of involuntary manslaughter.
The individual was taken into custody without incident and transported to a juvenile detention facility.
Due to the age of the individual involved, no additional identifying information will be released in accordance with North Carolina juvenile law.
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On March 7, 2026, officers with the Graham Police Department responded to 111 Burton Street in reference to an unresponsive person.
Upon arrival, officers located Teriyah Herbin, a 14-year-old female, suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest. Ms. Herbin was transported to a local hospital where she was unfortunately pronounced deceased.
A 15-year-old individual who was present at that time,and known to the victim, remained on scene and cooperated with investigators.
The investigation remains ongoing, and a determination regarding potential charges is still pending.
This release will be updated as additional information becomes available and when it is appropriate to do so.
Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to contact the Graham Police Department at 336-570-6711, the Burlington/Graham Communications Center at 336-229-3500, or Alamance County Crime Stoppers at 336-229-7100.
Arrest Child Pornography Investigation
March 06, 2026
Burlington Police Department
Media Release
Arrest Child Pornography Investigation
Larceny of a dog at the Pointe Apartments
February 27, 2026
Burlington Police Department
Case Number: 2026-00108
********UPDATE: Great news—Bluey has been found and safely returned to her owner!*******
Thanks to the dedicated efforts of the Burlington Police Department and the community, Bluey was successfully located and reunited with her family.
Bryan Keishawn Torain (25 YO) was charged and arrested for two counts of Secretly Peeping, one count of Breaking and Entering into a Building, one count of Felony Larceny, and one count of Larceny of a Dog. Mr. Torain received no bond.
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On January 2, 2026, a break-in occurred at an apartment in the Pointe Apartments located at 2008 S. Mebane Street in Burlington. Several items were taken during the incident, including a two-month-old female French Bulldog named Bluey (Photo Attached). Anyone with information that may assist law enforcement in this investigation is encouraged to contact the Burlington Police Department at 336-229-3500 or Alamance County Crime Stoppers.
If you know the identity of the individual(s) involved or have any information concerning this incident, please contact Crime Stoppers at 336-229-7100. You can also download the mobile P3tips app to submit a mobile tip, or go to P3tips.com to submit a web tip. Earn a cash reward of up to $2,500 for helping law enforcement solve this case!
Disclosure
This information is current and correct as of the time of this publication. All calls to Crime Stoppers are completely anonymous. Crime Stoppers pays rewards out once a month for new information that leads to an arrest.
Multiple Arrest/Child Pornography Investigation
February 27, 2026
Burlington Police Department
Media Release
Multiple Arrest/Child Pornography Investigation
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