On April 15, 2021, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office received a report that a debit card was stolen and used at multiple stores. During the investigation, security footage helped to identify the suspect as Ms. Patricia Ann Leath. Ms. Leath was charged with multiple counts of fraud and theft and given a $10,000 unsecured bond.
Patricia Ann Leath 2422 Pine Brook Drive Burlington, NC B/F/68 Years of Age Charges: F Identify Theft F Financial Card Theft (3) F Obtain Property False Pretense
On May 5, 2021, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office initiated a traffic stop due to the driver speeding and swerving into the center of the road. The driver was identified as Ms. Kacey Kernodle. During the traffic stop, there was reason to conduct an open-air sniff of the vehicle with K-9 Poncho. After a positive utilization, deputies employed a probable cause search where narcotics and drug paraphernalia were found.
Kacey Nichole Kernodle 1025 W. Main Street, Graham, NC W/F/38 Years of Age Charges: M-SIMPLE POSSESS SCH IV CS (M) M-POSSESS MARIJ PARAPHERNALIA M-SIMPLE POSSESS SCH III CS (M) M-POSSESS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA F-POSSESS METHAMPHETAMINE M-POSSESS MARIJUANA UP TO 1/2 OZ Bond: $20,000 Secure Bond
Alamance County Commissioners Recognize National Police Week The Alamance County Board of Commissioners signed a proclamation on Monday, May 3, 2021, in recognition of National Police Week (May 9-15). National Police Week is an opportunity to honor officers who have fallen in the line of duty and recognize the sacrifices made by the families of those officers and the families of those who continue to protect and serve our communities
Alamance County Commissioners publicly recognized the Sheriff’s Office and all local law enforcement officers for their hard work, dedication, and commitment in protecting and serving the citizens of Alamance County.
In addition, the Alamance Sheriff’s Office also celebrates National Correctional Officers Week (May 2-8) which acknowledges detention officers and staff for their professionalism, fortitude, and courage exhibited in a complex, demanding, and challenging environment. Last week, the Alamance County Detention Center was one of thirty facilities across the nation to be recognized by the National Institute for Jail Operations and presented with a certificate in appreciation for the excellence exhibited by staff.
“It is a privilege and honor to work alongside the men and women who have chosen a career in law enforcement. Much of their work and the sacrifices that they make go unnoticed, yet each day they are willing to risk their lives in service to others. Thank you for joining us during National Police Week as we honor our fallen heroes as well as those who work to keep our communities safe,” said Sheriff Terry Johnson.
The Alamance County Peace Officers Memorial Day Service will be held at 9:00 a.m. on May 14, 2021, at the Alamance County Fallen Heroes Memorial (217 S. Main St., Graham, NC) to remember and honor those officers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the residents of Alamance County.
Captain Andrews, Director Warren Clark of the National Institute for Jail Operations, and Major Young
Chair John P. Paisley and Sheriff Terry S. Johnson Board of Commissioners’ Meeting May 3, 2021
Gar-Yon-Ded-Weh Stepney is believed to have been involved in the double homicide that occurred on 04-08-2021 at Wyatt Rd. in Green Level, NC. He has been charged with first degree murder and is considered armed and dangerous.
Anyone with information 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.
GAR-YON-DED-WEH STEPNEY AKA “J4”, AKA “Garjay”, AKA “Gary Stephens” (Last Known Address) 2604 STOCKTON STREET WINSTON-SALEM, NC
On April 7, 2021, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Unit conducted a traffic stop on Maple Avenue in Burlington, NC. Ms. Jessica Zamora Smith was found to be the operator of the vehicle.
During the course of the traffic stop, deputies conducted a search of the vehicle due to probable cause. As a result, approximately two grams of Methamphetamine and less than one gram of marijuana were found. Smith was taken into custody for possession of Methamphetamine, simple possession of Marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
If anyone has any information concerning the distribution of controlled substances within Alamance County, please contact the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office at 336-570-6300 and request to speak with a narcotics investigator.
Jessica Zamora Smith W/F DOB: 07/12/1984 427 Bland Blvd. Burlington, NC Charges: F-POSSESS METHAMPHETAMINE M-POSSESS MARIJUANA UP TO 1/2 OZ M-POSSESS DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
On April 7, 2021, the Alamance County Special Operations Unit attempted to stop a vehicle for a Chapter 20 violation, however, the driver of the vehicle refused to stop after multiple attempts, The driver was then boxed in by members of Special Operations and taken into custody. A K9 was deployed on the vehicle and received a positive alert which prompted a hand search which produced Methamphetamine, Xanax, and Paraphernalia.
David Moreno Garcia Jr. W/M/36 Address: 7915 Hwy 49 South Charges: Poss. of Methamphetamine, Poss. of Schedule IV CS, Poss. Drug Paraphernalia, DWLR, Careless and Reckless, Felony Speed to Elude Bond: $55,500.00
Edited: The persons of interest have been located.
The Alamance County Sheriff’s Office requests the public’s help in identifying persons of interest in possible connection to a break-in and vehicle theft that occurred at Green Auto Sales on the evening of March 15 or early morning on March 16, 2021.
Anyone with information in regards to their identity is asked to call the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office at 336-570-6300 or report anonymously to Alamance County Crime Stoppers at 336-229-7100
On March 19, 2021, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office received a report from the Alamance Partnership for Children that several hotspots and tablets were unaccounted for as families had not received them.
As a result of the investigation, a warrant was obtained for the arrest of Ms. Casey Hall, a former employee of the Alamance Partnership for Children, who has been charged for obtaining property belonging to her employer and forging signatures of clients to steal the hotspots and laptops for herself.
CASEY KIMREY HALL 1515 S MEBANE ST., APT 1 BURLINGTON, NC 27215 W/F/33 Years of Age CHARGES: F-OBTAIN PROPERTY FALSE PRETENSE F-LARCENY BY EMPLOYEE BOND: $1,500 UNSECURE
On December 21, 2020, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office was alerted that Brian Austin Copeland, a former employee of Larry M. Isley Seeding, cashed payroll checks multiple times. The investigation revealed that Copeland used the mobile deposit feature to deposit checks into his account, and a few months later he opened a new bank account and deposited the checks a second time.
On April 6, 2021, Brian Copeland was arrested in Randolph County and was given a $3000 dollar unsecure bond. His first appearance is April 7, 2021.
BRIAN AUSTIN COPELAND 3325 SPANISH OAK HILL RD. SNOW CAMP, NC 27349 W/M/19 Years of Age Charges: (2) F-UTTERING FORGED INSTRUMENT (2) F-OBTAIN PROPERTY FALSE PRETENSE
