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
PSA Regarding Recent Shootings in Alamance County
Throughout the month of July and into the first few days of August, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office, Burlington Police Department, and Graham Police Department have received multiple reports of shootings into occupied dwellings and other structures that are believed to be all related to the same group of individuals.Most of the shootings involved vehicles
Male Arrested for Stealing Vehicle
On July 23, 2021, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a stolen vehicle in Liberty, NC at approximately 5:00 p.m. A witness described Brandon Dakota Langley as the suspect. Alamance County Sheriff’s Office deputies identified the suspect driving the vehicle in Burlington later that evening and subsequently arrested the suspect without incident. Brandon Dakota
Male Charged with Felony During Traffic Stop
On July 23, 2021, an Alamance County Sheriff’s Office deputy conducted a traffic stop because the driver was failing to maintain the lane when turning onto Garrett Drive. Due to the odor of marijuana, an exterior K9 sniff was conducted in which the K9 indicated that there were narcotics inside the vehicle. Deputies then conducted
Male Charged for Possession of Stolen Firearm During Traffic Stop
On Sunday, July 25, 2021, at approximately 3:00 p.m., Alamance County Sheriff’s Office deputies conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Gibsonville Ossipee Road and Lowe Road. During the course of the traffic stop, a K-9 was deployed onto the vehicle and alerted to the presence of narcotics. A search of the vehicle was conducted, and
Distribution of Heroin Investigation Leads to Arrest
In the month of July 2021, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes / Special Operations Unit began an investigation into the sale and distribution of heroin within Alamance County. This investigation led to the search warrant execution at 317 N. Park Ave., Burlington, NC. As a result of the search, deputies located approximately 4.5 grams
Two Charged on Traffic Stop for Possession of Cocaine
On Thursday, July 29, 2021, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Unit conducted a traffic stop on Maple Avenue in Burlington, NC. Mr. Orenthreo Holt who was a passenger in the vehicle was taken into custody for an outstanding assault warrant. A search of Mr. Holt resulted in deputies locating approximately five grams of crack cocaine. Deputies then searched the
Alamance and Orange County Strike Team Apprehend Suspects for Possession of Stolen Vehicle and Narcotics
On Friday, July 30, 2021, at approximately 8:30 pm, deputies with the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office and the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Strike Teams received information of a possible stolen motor vehicle located at the Lofts Apartments in Mebane. As the Strike Team deputies responded to the area, the stolen vehicle which was described as a silver Chevrolet
Distribution of Heroin Investigation Leads to Arrest
In the month of July 2021, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office Street Crimes / Special Operations Unit began an investigation into the sale and distribution of heroin within Alamance County. This investigation led to the search warrant execution at 317 N. Park Ave., Burlington, NC. As a result of the search, deputies located approximately 4.5 grams
Female Charged with Breaking and Entering Along with Larceny
On July 4, 2021, Alamance County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a report of a larceny on Dixon Swimming Pool Road in Burlington. The victim reported that he returned home from visiting his wife in the hospital to find approximately $1,560 stolen from his residence. During the investigation, deputies were able to process the scene for