On Thursday, May 30, 2024, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office received a report of fraud. The reporting parting stated that DBA BIT’s Builder was contracted to renovate a home in southern Alamance county. The reporting party identified Danny Chapman Lynch as the owner of DBA BIT’s Builder who had been paid to complete work on the renovation.

During the investigation, Criminal Investigation Division Detectives (CID), learned that the victim and Mr. Lynch agreed through a contract to have the work completed. The victim advised that Mr. Lynch began work in June of 2022 but has failed to complete the job. Detectives also learned that Mr. Lynch was paid $161,757 to do the renovation.

As a result of the investigation, Detectives found probable cause to charge and arrest Mr. Lynch on Friday, August 2, 2024. Detectives also learned that the Burlington Police Department received reports of two similar cases which resulted in charges against Mr. Lynch.

Name:             Danny Chapman Lynch          W/M/69          3668 Kimesville Rd., Burlington, N.C

Charges:          1ct: Felony Obtain Property by False Pretense (ACSO Charge)

Charges:          2cts: Felony Obtain Property by False Pretense (BPD Charges)

Bond:              $150,000 Secured (all charges) First Appearance August 5, 2024

This case remains under investigation by both the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office and the Burlington Police Department. Anyone with information is asked to call Alamance County CrimeStoppers at:

336-229-7100 or online at www.p3tips.com.

Danny Chapman Lynch

On Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 10:00am, the ACSO will honor the memory of Alamance County Deputy Sheriff Lawrence George Gowens.

The service will be held at the Historic Providence Church Cemetery, 819 N. Main St. Graham, NC. The Service will be conducted by the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard.

Deputy Gowens was killed 88 years ago on Friday, July 31, 1936, after responding to a domestic dispute in Graham, N.C., only two blocks from the Sheriff’s Office, where Robert S. Campbell had just shot and wounded his wife Bertha.

Deputy Gowens attempted to arrest Campbell when Campbell fired a single shot from his shotgun striking Deputy Gowens. Gowens died an hour and a half after the shooting.

Each year, the ACSO honors the memory of four Officers who have died in the line of Duty on or about the day of their death at their final resting place.

Family and friends will attend the service. All are welcomed to attend.

On Wednesday, July 24, 2024, Detectives received a report of an alleged sexual assault of a minor believed to have occurred at a residence in southeast Alamance County. During the investigation, Detectives identified the suspect as Gary Harris, Jr.

After interviews with the victim along with the discovery of evidence, Detectives found probable cause to arrest Mr. Harris with 1 count of felony solicitation of prostitution of a minor. Mr. Harris was transported to the Alamance County Detention Center.

On Thursday, July 25, 2024, Mr. Harris was given a first appearance hearing and ordered held under a $30,000.00 secured bond.

Later the same day, Detectives established probable cause to take out additional charges on Mr. Harris for 2 counts of felony indecent liberties with a child, 1 count of felony statutory sex offense, 1 count of felony peeping using a photographic imaging device, and 1 count of misdemeanor contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Mr. Harris was served with the additional warrants at the Alamance County Jail and ordered held with no bond. 

Suspect:              Gary (NMN) Harris, Jr.  B/M/36     Haw River, N.C.

Charges:             1 ct:   felony solicitation of prostitution of a minor

                           2 cts: felony indecent liberties with a child

                           1 ct:   felony statutory sex offense

                           1 ct:   felony peeping using a photographic imaging device

                           1 ct:   misdemeanor contributing to the delinquency of a minor

Bond:                 None

Gary (NMN) Harris, Jr.

On Friday, June 14, 2024, Detectives in the Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Unit began an investigation of embezzlement believed to have involved an Alamance County employee. Detectives discovered multiple purchases were made using Alamance County Government credit cards. Detectives developed reason to believe the purchases were for personal gain whereby probable cause was established to charge former county employee Tracy Smith Perry. Detectives also found probable cause to charge Ms. Perry’s husband and daughter for their alleged involvement.

On Monday, July 22, 2024, Major Crimes Unit Detectives arrested both Tracy Smith Perry, and William Walter Perry. The Perry’s daughter, Kaycee Marie Perry, was arrested on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.

Detectives have located and seize some property believed to have been purchased with the county credit card.

Detectives continue to work with Alamance County management as this case remains under investigation. Anyone with information about this case is asked to call the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office at: 336-570-6300 or Alamance County CrimeStoppers at: 336-229-7100 or online at: www.p3tips.com.

Suspect:          Tracy Smith Perry       W/F/55            Graham, N.C.

Charges:          4cts:     Felony Access Government Computers to Defraud

1ct:      Felony Conspiracy

15cts:   Felony Obtaining Property by False Pretense

15cts:   Felony Embezzlement-Public Office/Trustee

Bond:              None

Suspect:           William Walter Perry   W/M/57      Graham, N.C.

Charges:           3cts: Felony Obtaining Property by Fales Pretense

                         1ct:   Felony Count Conspiracy

Bond:                $100,000 unsecured

Suspect:           Kaycee Marie Perry   W/F/25   Graham, N.C.

Charges:          7cts: Felony Obtain Property False Pretense

1ct:   Felony Conspiracy

Bond:              None

On Wednesday, July 10, 2024, Sheriff’s Office Detectives were notified of an alleged assault on a female. The victim was being treated by medical personnel at the time Detectives received the notification.

Detectives responded and began an investigation of an alleged physical and sexual assault believed to have occurred in the 2900 block of Corbett Rd, Mebane, N.C. Detectives discovered that the victim had in fact been physically and sexually assaulted, and strangled. Detectives also learned from the victim, that the assaults took place in the female’s vehicle.

Detectives established probable cause to serve a search warrant at a residence in the 2900 block of Corbett Rd, Mebane, N.C. On Thursday, July 11, 2024, Detectives charged and arrested two male suspects, Luther Fitzgerald Enoch and Bradley Scott Briggs. Both were transported to the Alamance County Detention Center where they remain.

Luther Fitzgerald Enoch         B/M/43            N. NC 119 Hwy., Mebane, N.C.

1 ct: felony 1st-degree rape

1 ct: felony 1^st degree kidnapping

1 ct: felony assault inflicting serious bodily injury

1 ct: felony assault by strangulation

Bond:  None

Bradley Scott Briggs   B/M/40           Corbett Rd., Mebane, NC

1 ct: felony 1st-degree rape

1 ct: felony 1^st degree kidnapping

1 ct: felony assault inflicting serious bodily injury

1 ct: felony assault by strangulation

Bond:    None

Alamance County Sheriff’s Office Launches ‘Smartphone App’

The ACSO proudly announces the Sheriff App. This is a project which we have been working on for quite some time.

The app will serve as an innovative way for the Sheriff’s Office to connect with Alamance County residents and visitors, providing information quickly and efficiently to anyone with a smartphone.

The app offers quick access to items of public interest and is easy to use. In just a few clicks, users can access features such as:

• Join Our Team
• Animal Control
• Schools
• Inmate Search
• Inmate Information
• Contact Us
• Submit A Tip
• More!

Great news! It’s absolutely free to download from the Google Play App and Apple App Store. Included is a flyer and a larger QR code for your convenience.

The app will not replace our social media platforms.

Share with your family and friends and enjoy.

From Friday, May 10, 2024 through Monday, May 13, 2024, ACSO Patrol Deputies began receiving reports from businesses in northern Alamance County of counterfeit currency was being used to obtain property, gas, and conversion to real currency. During the investigating, Deputies developed four suspects who all resided at the same location. Probable cause was found to request and execute a search warrant at 724 Morton Dr. Burlington, N.C.

On Tuesday, May 14, 2024, the search warrant was executed where Deputies found counterfeit currency, illegal narcotics, and several firearms, some of which were reported as stolen. As a result, the suspects, Kevin Davis, Shannon Davis, Dustin Davis, and Rachel Hall were arrested and transported to the Alamance County Jail.

Defendant(s):

Name:              Kevin Craig Davis      W/M/47           724 Morton Dr. Burlington, NC

• Felony Possession of Firearm by Felon
• Felony Possession of Stolen Firearm (x2)
• Felony Possession of Firearm with Altered Serial Number
• Felony Possession with Intent to Sell/Deliver Schedule I Controlled Substance (x3)
• Felony Possession with Intent to Sell/Deliver Schedule II Controlled Substance
• Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Misdemeanor Child Abuse

Bond:              $175,000.00 secured bond

Suspect:           Shannon Deane Davis    W/F/44         724 Morton Dr. Burlington, NC

• Felony Possession of Firearm by Felon
• Felony Possession of Stolen Firearm (x2)
• Felony Possession of Firearm with Altered Serial Number
• Felony Possession with Intent to Sell/Deliver Schedule I Controlled Substance (x3)
• Felony Possession with Intent to Sell/Deliver Schedule II Controlled Substance
• Felony Obtaining Property by False Pretense (x2)
• Felony Uttering a Forged Instrument (x2)
• Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
• Misdemeanor Child Abuse
• Misdemeanor Contributing to the Delinquency of a Juvenile
• Misdemeanor Resisting Public Officer

Bond:              $210,000.00 secured bond

Name:              Dustin Craig Davis     W/M/27           724 Morton Dr. Burlington, NC

• Felony Possession of Schedule II Controlled Substance
• Felony Obtaining Property by False Pretense
• Felony Uttering a Forged Instrument

Bond:              None

Name:              Rachel Marie Hall       W/F/28            724 Morton Dr. Burlington, NC

• Felony Obtaining Property by False Pretense
• Felony Uttering a Forged Instrument

Bond:              None

This case remains under investigation. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to call the Sheriff’s Office at: 336-5706300 or Alamance County Crime Stoppers at: 336-229-7100 or online at: www.p3tips.com.

Thirteen Fallen Alamance County Law Enforcement Officers will be honored in a ceremony to be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at the Graham Presbyterian Church commencing at 10:00 a.m.

The Memorial Service is under the auspices of the Alamance County Law Enforcement Executives Committee and is held annually during National Police Week. The Alamance County Sheriff’s Office will serve as this year’s presenting agency.

Because of weather concerns, the service was moved from the Alamance County Fallen Heroes Memorial Garden to the Graham Presbyterian Church which is located at 216 W. Harden St., Graham, N.C.

The public is invited.

The service will be live streamed on the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page at:

https://www.facebook.com/AlamanceSheriff

On Thursday, May 9, 2024, Alamance County Sheriff’s Deputy Joseph Care was presented with the agency’s Lifesaving Award. Sheriff Johnson presented Deputy Care a plaque and uniform pin for Care’s actions on April 20, 2024 which saved a life.

On Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 4:00 p.m., Deputy Care was dispatched a report of an unconscious person at a residence in southeastern Alamance County near Saxapahaw. Deputy Care arrived within three minutes and located the patient who was unresponsive and had no pulse. Deputy Care immediately began CPR until the arrival of the Eli Whitney Fire Department and Alamance County EMS. Prior to Deputy Care leaving the residence, the patient regained a pulse and was transported to the hospital.

On Tuesday, April 23, 2024, Deputy Care’s supervisor, Lieutenant Taylor Ray, conducted a follow up with hospital staff who confirmed that the patient was alive and receiving treatment. Lieutenant Ray stated, “Upon reviewing these circumstances, I believe that Deputy Care’s quick response and actions resulted in the patient still being alive today. His training and experience show the high level of the employee he is, and continues to be, for the citizens of Alamance County. At this time, I nominate Deputy Care for a Life Saving Award based on his actions during this incident.”

When presenting the plaque and uniform pin to Deputy Care, Sheriff Johnson said, “Because of this young man’s actions, it is just another example of why I am so proud of the men and women who work at the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office.”

On Wednesday, May 1, 2024, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office received a report of alleged child abuse. During the investigation, it was determined that the juvenile had been assaulted prior to going to school.

Special Victims Unit Investigators found probable cause to charge the child’s mother, Ashely Nicole Thompson. Ms. Thompson was transported to the Alamance County Detention Center on Friday, May 3, 2024.

Name:             Ashley Nicole Thompson       W/F/37                        Elon, N.C.

Charges:         1ct: Felony Child Abuse Serious Physical Injury, 1ct. Felony Assault By Strangulation

Bond:              No bond