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Disclaimer: All individuals arrested, charged or served with a summons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. An arrest does not mean that the individual has been convicted of the crime. This post is intended for informational purposes. Due to the format, it is only updated periodically. Current status of individuals must be verified by law enforcement. All content provided in RockinghamUpdate’s Crime Blotter is obtained from the public domain and accessible through the reporting agency of record in the city, county or state from where the data was obtained. The information listed in this posting reflects crimes as reported to RockinghamUpdate.com as of the posting date. Rockingham Update reproduces publicly available records but does not guarantee accuracy of the records as they are maintained by the public services agency or public information source. Please contact Rockingham Update to report an inaccuracy. Rockingham Update understands that an arrest isn’t just about the individual who has been charged, it is also part of a process of the duties of the tax-payer funded police force at work. By listing these arrests/summons is our way of informing the public of its tax dollars at work and thus keeping the public informed on police activities, helping to act as a check and balance. A note pertaining to juvenile listings: at the time of this posting, NC Youths ages 16 and older who are charged with a criminal offense automatically go directly to the adult criminal system, not the juvenile delinquency system.
(Eden, NC) – The Eden Police Department has released the following reports. If you or anyone you know has any information concerning these reports, you are asked to contact the Eden Police Department at (336) 623-9755.
DATE RANGE: FEBRUARY 13 – 19, 2023
• ARRESTS / CRIMINAL SUMMONS
 • On February 13, 2023, Travis Ray Anker of Collinsville, VA, was arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of Firearm by a Felon. Anker was placed under a $5,000.00 secured bond. He is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on February 28, 2023 |
 • On February 13, 2023, Joseph Benton Evans of Eden, NC, was arrested on a Warrant for Assault Inflicting Serious Injury. Evans is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on March 2, 2023 |
• On February 14, 2023, Heath Quinn Morris of Eden, NC, was charged on a Citation for Possession of Marijuana. Morris is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on March 28, 2023 |
• On February 14, 2023, Christopher Ross Woods of Eden, NC, was charged on a Citation for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Woods is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on March 28, 2023 |
 • On February 14, 2023, Michael Lajuan Holmes of Eden, NC, was arrested and charged with Trespassing. Holmes was placed under a $2,500.00 secured bond. He is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on March 16, 2023 |
 • On February 15, 2023, Amber Rae Casey of Danville, VA, was arrested on a Warrant. Casey was placed under a $2,500.00 secured bond. She is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on March 14, 2023 |
• On February 15, 2023, Richard Cobbler of Spencer, VA, was charged on a Citation for Possession of Open Container and Property Damage. Cobbler is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on April 13, 2023 |
 • On February 15, 2023, Christopher Rashard Harris of Danville, VA, was arrested on a Warrant. Harris was placed under a $2,500.00 secured bond. He is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on March 14, 2023 |
 • On February 15, 2023, Joseph Belcher of Woolwine, VA, was arrested and charged with Felony Drug Charge. Belcher was placed under a $5000.00 secured bond. He is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on February 23, 2023 |
 • On February 16, 2023, Vicky Gale Chilton of Eden, NC, was arrested and charged with Felony Drug Possession and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Chilton was placed under a $2,500.00 secured bond. She is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on March 1, 2023 |
• On February 17, 2023, Shantone Nikia Hairston of Eden, NC, was charged on a Citation for Possession of Marijuana. Hairston is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on March 21, 2023 |
• On February 17, 2023, James Randall Myers of Eden, NC, was charged on a Citation for City Ordinance Offense. Myers is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on March 2, 2023 |
• On February 17, 2023, Garey Michael Kelly, Jr. of Eden, NC, was charged on a Citation for Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Kelly is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on April 6, 2023 |
• On February 18, 2023, Quintara Rachelle Kirby of Danville, VA, was charged on a Citation for Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Possession of Open Container. Kirby is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on April 4, 2023 |
 • On February 18, 2023, Talia Marie Cook of Greensboro, NC, was arrested and charged with Misdemeanor Child Abuse, Felony Drug Possession, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Cook was placed under a $10,000.00 secured bond. She is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on March 8, 2023 |
 • On February 18, 2023, Samantha Danielle Benfield of Greensboro, NC, was arrested and charged with Felony Drug Possession and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Benfield was placed under a $5,000.00 secured bond. She is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on April 3, 2023 |
 • On February 18, 2023, Richard Vernon Fisher of Eden, NC, was arrested and charged with Driving While License Revoked. Fisher was placed under a $500.00 secured bond. He is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on March 2, 2023 |
 • On February 18, 2023, John Paul Wilson of Eden, NC, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Comply. Wilson was placed under a $3,000.00 secured bond. He is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on March 6, 2023 |
 • On February 18, 2023, Vincent Edward Keen of Eden, NC, was arrested and charged with Assault on a Government Official, Communicating Threats, Larceny, Drunk and Disruptive, Resist, Obstruct, and Delay, and Trespassing. Keen was placed under a $25,000.00 secured bond. He is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on April 4, 2023 |
• On February 19, 2023, REDACTED of Reidsville, NC, was charged on a Citation for Underage Drinking. REDACTED is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on March 6, 2023 |
• On February 19, 2023, Keanu Ayinde Sheffield-Johnson of Eden, NC, was arrested on a Warrant for Failure to Appear and was also charged with Possession of Marijuana. Sheffield-Johnson was placed under a $2,000.00 secured bond. He is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on May 4, 2023 |
• On February 19, 2023, Candace Marie Gillespie of Eden, NC, was charged on a Citation for Misdemeanor Drug Possession and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. Gillespie is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on March 6, 2023 |
 • On February 19, 2023, Benjamin J. Stone of Zebulon, NC, was arrested and charged with Fraud and was also served Warrants. Stone was placed under a $7,750.00 secured bond. Stone is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on February 27, 2023 |
 • On February 19, 2023, Jo Beth Cobb of Tarboro, NC, was arrested and charged with Accessory after the Fact. Cobb was placed under a $500.00 secured bond. She is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on March 2, 2023 |
 • On February 19, 2023, Winter Dawn Adkins of Eden, NC, was arrested and charged with Larceny by Employee and Fraud. Adkins was placed under a $2,500.00 unsecured bond. She is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on March 2, 2023 |
 • On February 19, 2023, William Allen Smith of Reidsville, NC, was arrested and charged with Driving While Impaired. Smith is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on March 7, 2023 |
• On February 19, 2023, Shaun Michael Gearhart of Eden, NC, was arrested and charged with Felony Drug Charge, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Breaking and Entering, and Damage to Personal Property. Gearhart was placed under a $7,500.00 secured bond. He is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on March 9, 2023 |
• UNDER INVESTIGATION
• VANDALISM – On February 13, 2023, A report was filed that someone Vandalized the Property at 1719 E. Stadium Dr., Eden. The investigation continues.
• THEFT – On February 13, 2023, [Name Redacted] reported that someone stole a Purse from a Vehicle at 419 Monroe St., Eden. The investigation continues.
• VANDALISM – On February 14, 2023, A report was filed that someone Vandalized the Property at 7720 NC Hwy 770, Eden. The investigation continues.
• THEFT – On February 17, 2023, A report was filed that someone stole a Stihl Weed Eater, Stihl Battery Powered Chainsaw, Stihl Hand Held Leaf Blower, Stanley Socket Set, and Hand Tools from 516 Jones St., Eden. The investigation continues.
• THEFT – On February 17, 2023, [Name Redacted] reported that someone stole a Cell Phone and Debit Card from 1200 E. Stadium Dr., Eden. There is a suspect in the case. The investigation continues.
Disclaimer: All individuals arrested, charged or served with a summons are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. An arrest does not mean that the individual has been convicted of the crime. This post is intended for informational purposes. Due to the format, it is only updated periodically. Current status of individuals must be verified by law enforcement. All content provided in RockinghamUpdate’s Crime Blotter is obtained from the public domain and accessible through the reporting agency of record in the city, county or state from where the data was obtained. The information listed in this posting reflects crimes as reported to RockinghamUpdate.com as of the posting date. Rockingham Update reproduces publicly available records but does not guarantee accuracy of the records as they are maintained by the public services agency or public information source. Please contact Rockingham Update to report an inaccuracy. Rockingham Update understands that an arrest isn’t just about the individual who has been charged, it is also part of a process of the duties of the tax-payer funded police force at work. By listing these arrests/summons is our way of informing the public of its tax dollars at work and thus keeping the public informed on police activities, helping to act as a check and balance. A note pertaining to juvenile listings: at the time of this posting, NC Youths ages 16 and older who are charged with a criminal offense automatically go directly to the adult criminal system, not the juvenile delinquency system.
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