On January 9, 2022, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on S NC 87 Highway. During the course of the stop, deputies found that the registration plate on the vehicle was stolen; they also located marijuana, Xanax, and a glass container of methamphetamine on the passenger, Raina Lane Troxler. Ms
ACSO Charges for Assault on Detention Officer
On Thursday evening of January 6, 2022, a detention officer with the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office entered a cell and announced to Inmate Vladimir Vladimiro Vazquez that he had a dinner tray for him. Without warning, the inmate hit the officer repeatedly in the face, temple, and back of the head until he fell to the floor
ACSO Charges After Opioid Overdose
For Immediate Release
On December 29, 2021, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office responded to an apparent opioid overdose. During the investigation, Gregory Isaiah Thomas of 314 Hooker Street in Burlington, N.C., was identified as the suspect who sold fentanyl to the victim, leading to their overdose. The Sheriff’s Office charged Mr. Thomas for the Sale and Delivery
ACSO Charges Male with Felony for Stolen Firearm
For Immediate Release
On January 4, 2022, at approximately 2:00 a.m., the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on South NC Highway 87 for a traffic violation. When deputies approached the vehicle, they detected the odor of marijuana. A probable cause search of the vehicle yielded a stolen firearm in the trunk. The driver, Martayvin
ACSO Felony Charges
On December 20, 2021, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on Bass Mountain Road due to the driver speeding. After officers were given consent to search the vehicle, they found methamphetamine which belonged to the passenger. Kalyee Marie Smelser was charged with possession and given a $10,000 unsecured bond. Kalyee Marie SmelserW/F/246638 BASS MOUNTAIN RD, SNOW
ACSO Charges Male for Statutory Rape
On December 14, 2021, deputies with the Alamance County Special Victims Unit and Criminal Investigations Division responded to Burch Bridge Road in reference to a sexual assault. Upon arrival, investigators were advised that the juvenile victim had been raped by Francisco Javier Monroy Vargas over the course of three years. Mr. Vargas was charged with first
ACSO Recent Felony Charges
On December 10, 2021, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office responded to Sykes Road in reference to a report of a trespasser. Upon arrival, deputies found the suspect, Dana McBride, inside of the foyer. The victim stated that Ms. McBride was trespassed the previous evening. Ms. McBride was charged with possession of methamphetamine and second degree trespassing
ACSO Charges Male with Felony for Rape and Assault
On September 28, 2021, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call at Angier Court in Green Level in reference to a sexual assault. The Alamance County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit started their investigation, and CSI began collecting evidence from the vehicle where the assault took place. The Sheriff’s Office was able to charge
ACSO Charges Male for 18 Stolen Catalytic Converters
On December 6, 2021, an Alamance County Sheriff’s Office deputy made contact with Kevin Brown at the Shell Station on S. NC 87 Highway. Mr. Brown was found to be in possession of 18 catalytic converters in the cargo area of his vehicle. On December 7, the Sheriff’s Office obtained warrants for Mr. Brown’s arrest given the recent (December
ACSO Felony Charges
On December 7, 2021, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop due to a left of center road violation. During the stop, a K-9 was utilized for an open-air sniff with a positive indication. Officers conducted a probable cause search and found a methamphetamine pipe in the center console of the vehicle. During the