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
Contact: Michelle Mills, Director of Communications Phone: 336-380-9976 Email: MMills@alamance-nc.com
On Monday, June 28, 2021, Frank James Hamlett, Jr. passed away at the Alamance County Detention Center. That evening at 6:02 p.m., detention officers made their rounds which included checking on Mr. Hamlett. When dinner was delivered at 6:24 p.m., Mr. Hamlett was found in medical distress, and a detention officer immediately performed CPR until EMS arrived. Paramedics continued lifesaving efforts, but, unfortunately, they were unable to revive him. Mr. Hamlett was then transported to Alamance Regional Medical Center. The official cause of death has not been determined and will be released by the medical examiner. As per standard protocol, the NCSBI was notified and is assisting in the investigation.
On Saturday, June 26, 2021, Alamance County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to Trollingwood Road in Haw River in reference to a domestic disturbance involving a knife. Mr. Hamlett was arrested and charged with Assault with a Deadly Weapon and given a $20,000 secured bond. In addition, Mr. Hamlett was in violation of probation on two counts due to two charges of Cruelty to Animals and given a $10,000 secured bond.
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
On Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at approximately 9:30 p.m., Alamance County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the Old Ski Lodge on 2611 Old NC 87 Highway in reference to a disturbance in which a subject was armed with a firearm.
When the first deputy arrived, a male was standing on the back of a truck waving a pistol. The suspect pointed the firearm and discharged his weapon. The deputy then returned fire, however, the suspect nor the deputy sustained any injuries at that time. Officers from the Elon and Gibsonville Police Departments assisted deputies with taking the male into custody. He was then transported to Alamance Regional Medical Center for an evaluation and released shortly thereafter. The shooter was identified as William Broadie Childress.
Mr. Childress was charged with a Felony for Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill and a Felony Assault on a Government Official. He was taken to the Alamance County Detention Center and received a $75,000 secured bond.
This case is still under investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office at 336-570-6300 to speak with a member of the Criminal Investigation Division or report anonymously by calling Alamance County Crime Stoppers at 336-229-7100 or by downloading the mobile app, P3Tips.
William Broadie Childress 132 Everett Street, Burlington, NC 27215 W/M/47 Charges: (F) Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill (F) Assault on a Government Official Bond: $75,000 Secured
