Author: byrontucker

With the approach of the July 4^th weekend, Sheriff Johnson asks all residents to help make this Fourth of July holiday period a happy and enjoyable one for all.

Traditionally during the Fourth of July, highways experience one of the highest traffic flows of the year. Residents are asked to follow these safety tips while driving:

• Always shift your attention every few seconds, constantly scanning the road ahead and behind you. Never blankly stare ahead nor fix your gaze on one point on the road.
• When passing an automobile, always glance at the ground beside the front wheel of the car you intend to pass. You will know instantly if the car is about to veer – giving you an extra few seconds to respond.
• You should pull out into the opposite lane of traffic when passing while you are still well behind the car in front. This should give you some time and space to build up speed and will enable you to pull back into your own lane should the need arise. Never cut abruptly out of your lane into the opposite lane when passing.
• Always signal your intentions with your brake lights, turn signals, horn and/or headlights so that other drivers will see you well before you change course.
• Drivers should always “aim high” in steering. That is, you should glance frequently at points well ahead of you. Not only will this help your steering, but it will also help you check the position of vehicles in front of you as well as on-coming ones.
• Never follow too close. Remember that, as your speed increases, it takes you substantially longer to stop. Also remember that it’s good to have an extra cushion of space in front of you if you’re being tail-gated, on a slippery road, or in low visibility conditions.

Lastly, please remember to practice the Golden Rule when driving. Be kind. Don’t get angry with bad drivers or reckless ones – just get out of their way.

Let’s make this summer a safe one on the roads in Alamance County!

On June 26, 2021, Alamance County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to 1355 N NC HWY 87 in reference to an assault. During the investigation, there was probable cause to take warrants out on Paul Michael Wade III for Breaking and Entering to Terrorize and Assault by Strangulation.

Mr. Wade was arrested at his residence on June 29, 2021, by the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office and taken to the Alamance County Detention Center. He was given a $25,000 secured bond.
 
 
Paul Michael Wade III
B/M/35
1355 N NC Hwy 87 Lot 2 Elon, NC
Charges: 
Felony Assault by Strangulation
Felony Breaking and Entering to Terrorize
Bond:  $25,000.00 secured

On June 30, 2021 at 11:50 p.m., Alamance County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Clyde Henry Newby Jr. on a traffic stop after 167g of Methamphetamine was found in the vehicle that he was driving. Deputies stopped Mr. Newby who was traveling South on N NC Highway 87 due to a strong odor of Marijuana coming from his vehicle. After a probable cause search of the vehicle, a large plastic bag containing Methamphetamine, a digital scale, plastic baggies, and eleven Oxycodone pills were located inside of a bookbag in the trunk of the vehicle. 

Clyde Henry Newby Jr.
B/M/38
598 Susan Dr. Collinsville, VA
Charges:
(F) Trafficking Methamphetamine
(F) PWIMSD Schedule 2 Controlled Substance
(F) Maintaining a Dwelling/Vehicle for Controlled Substances
(M) Possession of Schedule 2 Controlled Substances
(M) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
$60,000 Secured Bond

On Thursday, June 3, 2021, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office was notified by local law enforcement agencies that during an interview a suspect, Sentorious Denae Johnson, admitted to stealing a truck that was reported to the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office. 

The investigation regarding Mr. Johnson was in relation to three breaking and entering of motor vehicle cases was in conjunction with the Burlington Police Department, Mebane Police Department, Graham Police Department, and the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office. All aforementioned agencies have charged Mr. Johnson in their respective cases. The Alamance County Sheriff’s Office charges are as follows: 

Sentorious Denae Johnson
B/M/21
Charges:
10 counts: Obtaining Property by False Pretense
Breaking & Entering of a Motor Vehicle
Financial Card Theft
Larceny of a Motor Vehicle
Larceny of a Firearm
Possession of a Firearm by a Felon
Bond: $123,000

On June 26, 2021, at approximately 8:00 a.m., Alamance County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a residence on South NC Highway 49 in reference to a report that a family member was in possession of illegal narcotics. Deputies made contact with John Thomas Linn who was asleep on the sofa. After checking to make sure Mr. Linn did not want medical attention, deputies were informed that the Methamphetamine belonged to him. 

Mr. Linn was charged with Possession of a Schedule 2 and given a $20,000 unsecured bond. 

John Thomas Linn
W/M/32
5604 S. NC HWY 49, Burlington, NC 27215
Charges: Possession Of Methamphetamine
Bond: $20,000 Unsecured

On June 28, 2021, at approximately 8:40 a.m., Alamance County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Crawford Road in Graham in response to a domestic disturbance that involved a firearm. It was reported that the suspect, Alexis James Lopez, had shot at the victim as she was trying to leave the home.

Due to information received from the victim, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team activated, and Alexis James Lopez was arrested and charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent To Kill and Assault on a Female. 

ALEXIS JAMES LOPEZ
1631 CRAWFORD RD, GRAHAM, NC
U/M/41
CHARGES: 
F-AWDW INTENT TO KILL
M-ASSAULT ON A FEMALE
BOND: $7500 SECURED BOND

On June 24, 2021, Coty Wrenn Flynn was charged and arrested for Indecent Liberties with a Minor and Disseminating Obscene Materials to a Minor. Mr. Flynn was taken to the Alamance County Detention Center and given a $15,000 secured bond. 

COTY WRENN FLYNN
W/M/19
CHARGES: 
F-DISSEMINATE OBSCENE MATERIAL TO MINOR
F-INDECENT LIBERTIES WITH CHILD
BOND: $15,000

On December 30, 2020, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call in reference to a sexual assault. The victim believed that she was drugged and raped and that there were items missing from her home. The victim was transported to Alamance Regional Medical Center for further treatment. 

After several attempts to speak with the victim, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office established contact again May 28, 2021, and informed the victim that the results from the sexual assault kit had been released to the Sheriff’s Office. 

On June 1, 2021, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office obtained a warrant for arrest for Robert Warren Lynch. Mr. Lynch was arrested by the Greensboro Police Department on June 22, 2021, and given a secured bond of $500,000. 

Robert Warren Lynch
4802 Country Woods Ln., Greensboro, NC
W/M/47
Charges: 
F Second Degree Forcible Rape
Bond: $500,000

On Thursday, June 24, 2021, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Alamance County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Curtis Trace in Snow Camp in reference to a male shooting a firearm during a disturbance. The caller reported that Ryan Bagby-Hanson threatened to return to the residence.

When deputies arrived, they located shell casings in the driveway. They also discovered that Mr. Bagby-Hanson was a convicted felon who threatened a resident at the house and violated an active protection order during the incident. Warrants were obtained for Mr. Bagby-Hanson’s arrest for Communicating Threats, Domestic Violence Protection Order Violation, and Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon.
 
Deputies responded to Mr. Bagby-Hanson’s residence where a firearm was located. He was then arrested for his outstanding warrants and taken to the Alamance County Detention Center. 

Ryan Michael Bagby-Hanson
Black / Male / 22
5132 Dailey Store Rd. Burlington, NC
Charges: 
Felony Possession of Firearm by a Convicted Felon
M-Communicating Threats
M-Domestic Violence Protection Order Violation
Bond:  DVPO Violation – No Bond, other charges: $25,000 secured