On August 26, 2021, Alamance County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a traffic stop on Thompson Mill Road. The officer then observed a small clear bag thrown from the passenger’s window onto the shoulder of the roadway. The officer retrieved the bag which had approximately .53 grams of methamphetamine located about fifteen feet behind the vehicle on
Male Charged with Felony for Stalking
On Monday, July 19, 2021, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report that Samuel Maroon continued to make contact with an individual in violation of a Domestic Violence Protective Order. The Sheriff’s Office then obtained warrants for Mr. Maroon’s arrest. Later that month on July 29, the Sheriff’s Office received additional information that Mr. Maroon
Male Charged with Kidnapping and Statutory Rape
On Friday, August 6, 2021, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation when a juvenile was reported missing. On Sunday, August 8, 2021. the juvenile was returned home sometime early that morning. After receiving additional information, detectives with the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office obtained an arrest warrant for Thomas Anthony Morales. Detectives worked with the State
Male Charged with Felony for Stolen Vehicle
On August 13, 2021, at 3:00 p.m., the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) Patrol Deputies were dispatched to Green Level Church Road in Burlington, NC, in reference to a vehicle reported stolen by Onstar. Once deputies arrived on scene, they located an individual later identified as Omar Lamont King easing into the driveway of 2448 Green Level Church Rd
Christmas in July Bicycle Drive and Delivery
Throughout the month of July, Maverick Radio and the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office have been collecting donations for bikes and helmets for distribution to children in the community. Early July, Jimmy Aiken from Jimmy’s Home Improvement and Maintenance and Juanita Aiken of 2 Sisters Cleaning Service donated new bikes in the hopes that community members
Alamance Sheriff’s Office Begins Pilot Program with Alliance AutoGas
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Michelle Mills, Director of CommunicationsPhone: 336-380-9976Email: MMills@alamance-nc.com
The Alamance County Sheriff’s Office recently launched a six-month pilot program with Alliance AutoGas by switching two patrol vehicles to propane autogas. This bi-fuel conversion system is projected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% and decrease fuel costs by approximately 40%.Propane is a clean-burning alternative
ACSO Makes Arrests in Recent Narcotics Investigation
On Tuesday, August 3, 2021, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes and Special Operations Unit conducted a narcotics investigation located in the parking lot of Wal-Mart on Garden Road in Burlington, NC. During the investigation, Mr. Travis Dalton Withrow was found to possess approximately sixty grams of Methamphetamine. Also involved in this investigation was Mr
Two Arrested for Sandy Cross Mini Mart Break-In
On July 27, 2021, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office received a report that Sandy Cross Mini Mart was broken into during the night. The suspects stole a safe containing over $4000 dollars and attempted to break open the ATM inside of the store. On Thursday, July 29, 2021, the vehicle that was used in the break-in
Traffic Stop by ACSO Yields 20 Kilos of Cocaine
On Wednesday, August 4, 2021, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop due to multiple motor vehicle violations. During the course of the traffic stop, a probable cause search was conducted which yielded a total of twenty kilos of suspected cocaine. As a result, Mr. Juan Francisco Lopez was charged with Trafficking Cocaine
Male Arrested for Assault with Deadly Weapon
On July 28, 2021, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office responded to Pinelake Mobile Home Park in reference to an alleged stabbing. Once on scene, deputies made contact with the suspect, Mr. Tadd Watson, who had gotten into an altercation with the victim over a power saw. He admitted to using a “hawkbill” knife to attack the victim