On Tuesday evening October 18, 2022 at 8:48 p.m., Alamance County Sheriff’s Deputies observed a white mini-van traveling at a high rate of speed on U.S. 70 eastbound (Haw River By-pass) near Haw River, N.C. Deputies attempted a traffic stop, but the van sped up whereby a pursuit ensued.

During the pursuit, the vehicle made a right turn onto Trollingwood Rd. then a left onto Haywood St. While driving on Haywood St., the van ran off the road into a field slowing to a speed of approximately 15 miles. Two occupants riding with the driver, a male and female, jumped out into the field. The female sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

The van made its way back onto Trollingwood road, later turning on to Truby Dr. near the Flying J truck stop, and crashed. The driver jumped out of the vehicle where a foot pursuit ensued. After a short distance, the driver, identified as Jerry Eugene Turner, was taken into custody and transported to the Alamance County Detention Center.

An Alamance County Deputy was assaulted by Mr. Turner and received non-life-threatening injuries.

The Haw River Police Department and the North Carolina State Highway Patrol assisted.

Name:             Jerry Eugene Turner    B/ M/51

Address:          2609 Mason Hollar Road, Mebane, NC 27302

Charges:          2cts: Felony Felonious Restraint

                        1ct:  Felony Flee/Elude Arrest

                        1ct:  Felony Assault Inflicting Physical Injury on Law Enforcement Officer

                        1ct:  Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Bond:              $103,500.00 Secured Bond

On Monday October 3, 2022, Sheriff’s Office Investigators learned of an attempt to bring various narcotics to inmate Brandon Adam Evans, Michael Philip McDade and Daquan Deonte Hester. As the investigation continued, Detectives learned that Mr. Evans’ mother, Stephanie Nicole Patterson, did try to bring contraband to the Jail in an article of clothing on October 3, 2022 and was unsuccessful. Ms. Patterson was arrested and booked into the Alamance County Jail.

Mr. Evans, Mr. McDade and Mr. Hester were also charged.

Name:             Stephanie Nicole Patterson     W/F/44

Address:          5851 Bass Mountain Rd., Snow Camp, N.C.

Charges:          2cts: Felony Possession of Controlled Substance Within 1000 Ft. of a Detention Center

                        2cts: Felony Conspiracy to commit a Felony

                        2cts: Felony Provide Contraband to an Inmate

Bond:              $100,000 secured

Name:              Brandon Adam Evans             W/M/26

Address:          2303 Carter Rd., Green Level, N.C.

Charges:          4cts: Felony Conspiracy to Commit a Felony

Bond:              $100,000 secured

Name:              Michael Philp McDade           W/M/35

Address:          720 E. Elm St., Graham, N.C.

Charges:          1ct:  Felony Conspiracy to Commit a Felony

Bond:              $50,000 secured

Name:              Daquan Deonte Hester            B/M/25

Address:          207 Hollar St., Haw River, N.C.

Charges:          2cts: Felony Conspiracy to Commit a Felony

Bond:              $50,000 secured

On Tuesday October 11, 2022, Detention Center Investigators were made aware of a threat against a Government Official. During the investigation, Detectives learned that Wendell Patterson made the verbal threat as a result of his daughter, Stephanie Nicole Patterson, being incarcerated for attempting to bring contraband to her son in the Jail.

During the interview with Mr. Patterson, he admitted to Detectives that he did in fact make the statement.

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

Name:             Lacy Wendell Patterson       W/M/70

Address:         5851 Bass Mountain Rd., Snow Camp, N.C.

Charges:        1ct: Felony Threats Against Executive, Legislative, or Court Officer

                       1ct: Felony Obstructing Justice

Bond:             $10,000 Secure

On Wednesday October 12, 2022 at 4:00 p.m., a School Resource Officer at Southern Alamance High School received a report of an individual possessing a pistol in one of the school parking lots. On arrival to the parking lot, the SRO was unable to locate the individual or vehicle.

The next day, Thursday October 13, 2022, Detectives assigned to investigate the case, identified and located the vehicle which was being driven by a female matching the description seen in videos of the incident. Deputies immediately conducted a traffic stop. The driver was identified as Terri Lynn Yarboro of Graham, N.C.

Ms. Yarboro admitted to possessing the firearm on campus.  Deputies seized the firearm and transported Ms. Yarboro to the Alamance County Detention Center.

The incident did not pose a threat to students or staff at the school as it involved an argument between Ms. Yarboro and another driver in the school parking lot. The firearm was never discharged or pointed at any individual.

Ms. Yarbor has been tresspassed from Southern Alamance High School for the remaider of the school year.

Name:             Terri Lynn Yarboro 49

Charges:         1ct: Felony Possession of Firearm on Educational Property

Bond:              $5,000 unsecured

On Sunday October 2, 2022, at 1:44 p.m., Deputies were notified of an overdose in the Alamance County Detention Center. During the investigation, Deputies identified inmate Alicia Inez Toney as the suspect.

Deputies learned from witnesses, that Ms. Toney had brought in what was believed to be heroin and gave it to her cellmate who overdosed a short time later. Deputies and Detention Center Officers immediately began lifesaving measures. Ms. Toney’s cellmate was taken to a local hospital

While Deputies continued to interview Ms. Toney, she too overdosed at which point Deputies and Detention Center Officers immediately began lifesaving measures. Ms. Toney was also taken to a local hospital.

As the investigation continued, witnesses said that Ms. Toney had also snorted what was believed to be heroin with her cellmate. Deputies determined that Ms. Toney inserted the contraband in a body cavity prior to jail booking. 

Both Ms. Toney and her cellmate were later released to the custody of Detention Center Staff and returned to the Jail.

Ms. Toney was initially booked on Sunday October 2, 2022 for Credit Card Fraud.

Name:             Alicia Inez Toney       W/F/36

Address:          2587 Wayne White Rd., Pleasant Garden, N.C.        

Charges:         

1ct: Felony Possession With Intent To Manufacture Sell Deliver

1ct: Felony Sell/Deliver Heroin

1ct: Felony Provide Contraband to Inmate

1ct: Felony Posses Controlled Substance on Prison/Jail Premises

1ct: Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

1ct: Misdemeanor Resist, Delay, Obstruct a Public Officer.

Bond:              $250,000.00 Secured.

Beginning Saturday October 8, 2022, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office will step up enforcement of Untarped Loads. Enforcement will be concentrated near the County landfill in what has been identified as the ‘Landfill Corridor.’

The Alamance County Landfill is located at 2701 Austin Quarter Rd. in southern Alamance County near Saxapahaw.

The Landfill Corridor includes Austin Quarter Rd., Saxapahaw-Bethlehem Church Rd., N.C. 54 Hwy., N.C. 119 Hwy., N.C. 87 Hwy., Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Rd., and Mineral Springs Rd.

The enforcement action is designed to enhance safety by preventing items from falling or flying out of a truck and/or trailer and reduce litter on County highways.

An Untarped Load could result in a citation of having an unsecured load and/or littering.

So, “Tarp It! It’s The Law!”

On Sunday evening at 9:51 p.m., a Deputy was on routine patrol in a new housing development on Summer Walk Dr. south of Mebane, N.C. The development is currently under construction.

While in the area, the Deputy noticed a pick-up truck with an attached trailer at a new home under construction near the dead end. The Deputy observed an individual in a bright yellow vest lying under a piece of lumber. The subject was not found to be injured, but instead, appeared to be using the lumber in an attempt to hide from the Deputy. The subject was identified as Cristian Noel Argueta.

Upon further investigation, the truck, belonging to Mr. Argueta, and the attached trailer was loaded with more than forty (40) pieces of new lumber. It was also discovered that Mr. Argueta is not affiliated with the company building the homes and not permitted to be on site.

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

Name:             Cristian Noel Argueta W/M/43

Address:          808 Richmond Ave., Burlington, N.C.          

Charge:           1ct: Felony Larceny from a Construction Site

Bond:              $2,500 secure

On Thursday, August 25, 2022, Sheriff Johnson received calls of damage to multiple mailboxes near the intersection of Friendship Rock Creek Rd. and Spanish Oak Hill Rd. near Snow Camp. Once on scene, the Sheriff requested Deputies to assist with the investigation.

Deputies found that more than twenty mailboxes, a fiber optic cable box, a DOT traffic sign and yard signs had been damaged. Deputies found evidence to believe the damage was caused by a white Dodge Ram pickup truck.

The damage was found from Friendship Rock Creek Rd. to Euliss Rd., Coble Mill Rd., the intersection of Mt. Herman-Rock Creek Rd. and Coble Mill Rd., Old Ingold Trl. and Kimesville Rd. Video camera recordings indicate the damaged occurred at 1:05 a.m. and included video of the suspect vehicle.

As the investigation continued, Deputies located the truck and the owner, Cole William Worley. It was discovered that Mr. Worley and Bruce Dylan Hadley were involved in the incident. The suspect vehicle had damage consistent with that of striking the mailboxes.

Both suspects were arrested and charged on Thursday, September 1, 2022

Name:          Cole William Worley          W/M/27

Address:       3941 Euliss Rd., Burlington, N.C.

Charges:       25cts: Misdemeanor Damage to Real Property

                      4cts: Misdemeanor Larceny      

                      1ct:   Misdemeanor Injury to Personal Property

Bond:           Written Promise To Appear

Name:          Bruce Dylan Hadley           W/M/18

Address:       5328 N. N.C. Hwy 87, Elon, N.C.

Charges:       25cts: Misdemeanor Damage to Real Property

                     1ct:   Misdemeanor Injury to Personal Property

Bond:           Written Promise To Appear

On 7-25-2022, Investigators with the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office received a report of multiple tools (power and hand), stolen from 4677 Cobb Rd Liberty, N.C. (Alamance Co.) The victim stated that he has been trying to sell this residence, and went to the property in early May, 2022. While there, he noticed that his detached garage door was open, and majority of his tools were missing from the garage.

After Investigators spoke with the victim, a search was made through pawn records of tools that were missing from the garage. It was determined that on 5-2-2022, Jonathan Lee Willets, had pawned a specific tool set that belonged to the victim at a Burlington Pawn Shop which was confirmed by the victim.

Considering the pawn ticket that was discovered, the specific tool set that was confirmed by the victim, and along with the timeframe that was provided to Investigators when the crime occurred, warrants were obtained on Mr. Willets for breaking and/or entering, larceny after breaking and/or entering, felony larceny, and obtaining property by false pretense.

Name:             Jonathan Lee Willets              W/M/32

Address:          5764 Friendship Patterson Mill Rd., Burlington, N.C.

Charges:          1ct: Felony Breaking and/or entering

1ct: Felony Larceny after B&E

1ct: Felony Larceny

1ct: Felony Obtaining property by false pretense.

Bond:              $50,000 secured

On Thursday September 1^st, 2022, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office Strike Team, along with the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Strike Team were conducting saturation patrols in the city of Burlington. A vehicle stop was initiated in the parking lot of Home Depot on a car displaying an expired registration plate. Upon approach of the vehicle, Deputies were able to clearly see drug paraphernalia scattered throughout the vehicle. A K9 was utilized and gave a positive indication of narcotics.

The driver provided a false name and date of birth as he could not provide any form of identification. Deputies convinced the driver to provide his true identity and ultimately did so. The driver was identified and found to be Deshawn Jamar Heckstall.

Upon searching the vehicle, 1.67 grams of heroin, 18 grams of suspected liquid methadone and .1 grams of cocaine were located. Multiple items of drug paraphernalia were also seized.

Mr. Heckstall also had multiple unserved warrants. He was taken into custody without incident. He was transported and booked into the Alamance County Detention Center.

Name:              Deshawn Jamar Heckstall       B/M/25

Address:          823 Collins Dr. Burlington, NC

Charges:          1ct: Possession with intent to manufacture/sell Heroin

1ct: Felony Possession Schedule II

1ct: Felony Possession of Cocaine

1ct. Felony Identity Theft

1ct: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Warrant for Arrest from Durham County for 1 Count of Felony Larceny

Warrant for Arrest from Forsyth County for 1 count of Felony Larceny

Order for Arrest for failing to appear from Durham, Orange, Guilford and Forsyth Counties.

Total bond: $79,500.00