On Saturday, March 2, 2024 at approximately 7:30 p.m., Deputies responded to Friendship Baptist Church on Elon-Ossippee Rd., Elon, N.C., in reference to a report of communicating threats. On arrival, Deputies were informed that a former church member, identified as Keven Wayne Dillard, had contacted a member of the Church’s security team asking to enter the church on Sunday.
The security team member refused the request because of what was described as threatening comments by Mr. Dillard. The Church Pastor was notified who called the Sheriff’s Office.
As the investigation continued, probable caused was found to charge Mr. Dillard with communicating a threat of mass violence.
Alamance County Deputies contacted the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office to request assistance in locating and serving Mr. Dillard with the warrant since he is a Rockingham Co. resident. At approximately 11:35 p.m. the same night, Rockingham County Deputies placed Mr. Dillard under arrest. He was transported to the Rockingham County jail where he was held without bond.
Name: Kevin Wayne Dillard W/M/35
Address: Reidsville, N.C.
Charges: 1ct: Felony Communicating a threat of mass violence at a place of religious worship.
Bond: No bond
