January 27, 2021
Burlington, NC-

On Wednesday January 27, 2021 at 8:32 a.m., Alamance County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report of a ‘suspicious vehicle’ at a residence in the 1400 block of Kirkpatrick Rd. Burlington, N.C.

While clearing the residence, Deputies found Branigan Lee Aldridge and Brooke Renee Busch inside. Upon further investigation, it was determined that Mr. Aldridge and Ms. Busch had broken into the residence.

No property was reported missing. It was also determined the vehicle belonged to Ms. Busch.  

Both were taken into custody and transported to the Alamance County Detention Center.

Name: Branigan Lee Aldridge   W/M/34

Address:              Homeless

Charges:              1ct: Felony Possession Methamphetamine

                                1ct: Felony Possession Burglary Tools

                                1ct: Misdemeanor Breaking and Entering            

                                1ct: Misdemeanor Injury to Personal Property

Bond:                    $7500

Name:                  Brooke Renee Busch   W/F/34

Address:              Homeless

Charges:              1ct: Felony Possession Burglary Tools

                                1ct: Felony Possession Controlled Substance (heroine)                                  on Jail Premises

                                1ct: Misdemeanor Breaking and Entering            

                                1ct: Misdemeanor Injury to Personal Property

Bond:                    $7500

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January 23, 2021
Graham, NC-

On Saturday night at 11:20 p.m., an Alamance County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop at Isley Rd. and Keck Rd. in Haw River, N.C. The driver, Maurice Dontae Shoffner, was stopped for improper use of traffic lane and equipment violations.

During the stop, Mr. Shoffner was detained for suspicion of driving while impaired. Mr. Shoffner began to resist by assaulting the Deputy and attempting to run. Mr. Shoffner was apprehended and placed in the Deputy’s patrol vehicle. A K9 on scene alerted to the presence of contraband.

Deputies discovered cocaine, marijuana and drug paraphernalia in Mr. Shoffner’s possession. Mr. Shoffner was transported the Alamance County Detention Center

Name: Maurice Dontae Shoffner B/M/33

Address: 389 Ross Acres Rd.
Burlington, N.C. (Caswell Co.)

Charges: 1ct: Felony Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer
1ct: Felony Possession of Cocaine
1ct: Misdemeanor Possession of Marijuana
1ct: Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
1ct: Misdemeanor Resist a Public Officer
1 Traffic Citation Driving While Impaired
1 Traffic Citation Driving While License Revoked
1 Traffic Citation Improper Use of Traffic Lane

Bond: $25,000

County Man Charged With Shooting Female

January 20, 2021
Burlington, NC-

On Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at 7:00 a.m., Alamance County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to Alamance Regional Medical Center in reference to a 22-year-old female suffering from a gunshot wound.

During the investigation, it was determined the female victim was shot during an altercation between two male subjects in a residence at 721 N. Tillman St. Burlington, N.C., just north to the Burlington city limit. One of the males opened fire with a handgun striking the female. The victim was transported to the hospital. There were no other injuries.

A search warrant was later executed at 721 Tillman St. Burlington, N.C. A suspect, identified as the shooter, Bryan Lamar Gwynn of the residence, was taken into custody without incident. Mr. Gwynn was transported to the Alamance County Detention Center.

Name:             Bryan Lamar Gwynn B/M/32
Address:          721 Tillman St. Burlington, N.C.
Charges:          1ct: Felony Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill/Inflicting Serious Injury
1ct: Felony Possession of Firearm by Felon
1ct: Felony Possession of Marijuana
1ct: Felony Possession with Intent to Sell/Deliver Marijuana
1ct: Misdemeanor Sexual Battery

Bond:              $110,000.00 Secure

County Man In Jail After Ramming Two Deputy’s Patrol Cars

January 13, 2021
Graham, NC-

On Wednesday January 13, 2021 at approximately 8:20 p.m., Deputies responded to a ‘Check Well Being’ call in the 6500 block of Union Ridge Rd. in northern Alamance County. While attempting to check the status of an individual, James Lee Yancey Markley left the residence in his vehicle, hitting a Deputy’s patrol car on the way out of the driveway. A Deputy was inside the patrol car. Mr. Markley did not stop and fled the scene.

Deputies pursued Mr. Markley south on Union Ridge Rd. Mr. Markley was observed speeding and driving in a reckless manner. Mr. Markley approached the intersection of Union Ridge Rd. and Jeffries Cross Rd. where he swerved off the road narrowly missing several church signs in the intersection. Mr. Markley then struck several road signs in the same intersection. 

Mr. Markley then drove into the parking lot of Union Chapel United Church where he rammed another Deputy’s patrol vehicle. After ramming the patrol car, Mr. Markley’s vehicle was stopped allowing Deputies to immediately arrest him.

Mr. Markley is currently in the Alamance County Detention Center. 

The Highway Patrol assisted in the charges and arrest of Mr. Markley.

Name:                  James Lee Yancey Markley           W/M/20

Address:              6569 Union Ridge Rd., Burlington NC

Charges:               2cts: Felony Assault with Deadly Weapon on Emergency Personnel

1ct:   Felony Flee to Elude

1ct:   Misdemeanor Resist Delay and Obstruct

1ct:   Misdemeanor Carrying a Concealed Weapon (gun)

1ct:   Citation Driving While Impaired

1ct:   Felony Assault on a Government Official

1ct:   Citation Reckless Driving

1ct:   Citation Hit and Run From a Scene Causing Property Damage

1ct:   Citation Failure to Heed Emergency Lights and Sirens

Bond:                    $50,000 Secured

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Three Service Award Recipients From Sheriff’s Office.

Alamance County awarded employees today for their years of service.

Congratulations Patrol Lieutenant Christopher ‘Chris’ Lafferty 25 years of service. Lt. Lafferty was unable to attend.

Congratulations Animal Control Sergeant W.G. ‘Butch’ Harrison 25 years of service.

Congratulations Detention Center Sergeant Brian Porcher 20 years of service.

“I am extremely proud of these men for their continued service and dedication to the Sheriff’s Office and Alamance County.” said Sheriff Terry Johnson.

The awards were presented by Vice Chair of the Alamance County Commissioners Steve Carter along with Commissioner Pamela T. Thompson.

Also in attendance was County Manager Bryan Hagood and Sheriff Johnson.

County Man In Jail After Ramming Two Deputy’s Patrol Cars

January 13, 2021
Graham, NC-

On Wednesday January 13, 2021 at approximately 8:20 p.m., Deputies responded to a ‘Check Well Being’ call in the 6500 block of Union Ridge Rd. in northern Alamance County. While attempting to check the status of an individual, James Lee Yancey Markley left the residence in his vehicle, hitting a Deputy’s patrol car on the way out of the driveway. A Deputy was inside the patrol car. Mr. Markley did not stop and fled the scene.

Deputies pursued Mr. Markley south on Union Ridge Rd. Mr. Markley was observed speeding and driving in a reckless manner. Mr. Markley approached the intersection of Union Ridge Rd. and Jeffries Cross Rd. where he swerved off the road narrowly missing several church signs in the intersection. Mr. Markley then struck several road signs in the same intersection. 

Mr. Markley then drove into the parking lot of Union Chapel United Church where he rammed another Deputy’s patrol vehicle. After ramming the patrol car, Mr. Markley’s vehicle was stopped allowing Deputies to immediately arrest him.

Mr. Markley is currently in the Alamance County Detention Center. 

The Highway Patrol assisted in the charges and arrest of Mr. Markley.

Name:                  James Lee Yancey Markley           W/M/20

Address:              6569 Union Ridge Rd., Burlington NC

Charges:               2cts: Felony Assault with Deadly Weapon on Emergency Personnel

1ct:   Felony Flee to Elude
1ct:   Misdemeanor Resist Delay and Obstruct
1ct:   Misdemeanor Carrying a Concealed Weapon (gun)
1ct:   Citation Driving While Impaired
1ct:   Felony Assault on a Government Official
1ct:   Citation Reckless Driving
1ct:   Citation Hit and Run From a Scene Causing Property Damage
1ct:   Citation Failure to Heed Emergency Lights and Sirens

Bond:                    $50,000 Secured

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Traffic Stops Leads To Felony Drug Charges

January 10, 2021
Burlington, NC-

On Sunday afternoon January 10, 2021 at 5:39 p.m., Deputies conducted a traffic stop in the 800 block of Lakeside Ave. Burlington, N.C. The vehicle, a gray Kia Optima, was first observed at the intersection of Sharpe Rd. and Lakeside Ave. The vehicle as suspected of illegal window tint. When blue lights and siren were activated, the driver refused to stop. With a Deputy behind the vehicle, the driver stopped in the 800 block of Lakeside Ave.

During the course of the traffic stop, the driver was identified as Jamaul Dontae Vinson. A K9 on scene was deployed for an exterior vehicle sniff and gave positive indication to the odor of narcotics at the defendant’s vehicle. Inside of the vehicle a total of 3.16 pounds of marijuana, drug paraphernalia and $17,724 in cash was located and seized.

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

Name:             Jamaul Dontae Vinson B/M/29                     
Address:          921 Herman Blue Ct., Burlington, N.C.

Charges:         
1ct. Felony Possession Marijuana
1ct. Felony Possession with intent to Distribute Marijuana
1ct. Felony Maintain Vehicle Keeping/Selling Controlled Substance
1ct. Misdemeanor Possession Marijuana
1ct. Misdemeanor Resisting Public Officers
1ct. Traffic Citation Flee/Elude Arrest with Motor Vehicle

Bond:              $25,000 secured

1-4-21 Durham St. Ext. Homicide

Sergeant Tim Morton’s Tribute

The Alamance County Sheriff’s Office and Actively Changing Together (ACT) have partnered to raise money to fund a special Christmas inmate project. Over $4,000 was raised so that each inmate in the Alamance County Detention Center would have money on their accounts to call home for Christmas or buy items from the canteen. Local churches and organizations raised over $2,500 with the Sheriff sponsoring$1,500.

“This was an opportunity to let our inmates know that we at the Sheriff’s Office along with many residents and local churches care about them. We wanted to help make their Christmas a little less lonely by providing money that they can use to connect with their families at Christmas,” said Sheriff Terry Johnson.

A special thank you to Director Michael Graves of ACT as well as the many local churches and organizations who donated funds for this program:
First United Methodist Church of Graham
Grace Outreach Ministry
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Johnson, Jr.
Gethsemane Christian Church
Ebenezer United Church of Christ
Maple Grove Baptist Church
Gospel Tabernacle United Holy Church
First Baptist Church of Graham
James T. Diggs Golden Circle #308

Thank you also to the following for their generous donation of masks for inmates:
James T. Diggs Golden Circle #308
Ms. Mary Graves Woods
Ms. Deborah Torain
Ms. Barbara Sellars
Ms. Sheila Florence
Mr. Allen Blue
Mr. Michael Graves
Ms. Frances Wallington
The joint press conference is found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoGKbx911HU.