Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers

Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers The Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers is a program in which members of the community, media, law enforcement and businesses work together to solve crime.

Citizens are encouraged through cash rewards and a promise of anonymity to provide information leading to the arrest and indictment of criminals. Crime Stoppers is governed by a board of volunteer directors dedicated toward making the community a safer place to live and work. A director is elected by the board to oversee the Crime Stoppers Program, receive confidential information about crimes, and to forward the information to the appropriate law enforcement agency.

06/05/2026

***Located***

Runaway Juvenile

A runaway juvenile, Lailah Lewis, 13, was last seen near Jubilee Lane on 06/04/2026 at approximately 7:30 p.m. Please contact the Henderson Police Department at (252)438-4141 or 911 with any information regarding her location.

06/04/2026
06/04/2026

*** REWARD ANNOUNCED FOR TWO VANCE COUNTY ESCAPEES ***

Authorities have announced a reward of up to $40,000 for information leading to the arrest of two inmates who escaped from the Vance County Jail earlier today.

Lishawn Knott and Michael Miles escaped at approximately 2:00 p.m. and are currently still at large. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is assisting the Vance County Sheriff’s Office in the search and apprehension of both individuals. Several other local, state and federal agencies are also assisting.

Anyone who sees either man is urged to call 911 immediately and report their location. Do not approach or attempt to confront them.

Officials are asking the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.

Vance County Sheriff's Office FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation NC Sheriffs' Association North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police Henderson Police Department - NC NC WRAL TV CBS 17 ABC11 WTVD The News & Observer Spectrum News 1 North Carolina FBI - Charlotte

06/04/2026

(VANCE COUNTY, N.C.) – Two inmates escaped from the Vance County Jail at approximately 2:00 p.m. today and remain at large. The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) is assisting the Vance County Sheriff's Office in locating and apprehending both individuals. If you see either man, please call 911 immediately and report their location. Do not approach or confront them.

North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police NC Department of Justice and Attorney General's Office NC Sheriffs' Association FBI – Federal Bureau of Investigation Drug Enforcement Administration - DEA Governor Josh Stein Henderson Police Department - NC

06/03/2026
06/01/2026

****Located****

Missing Person

Yasmeen Sanders, 37, was last seen in area of Simmons Street, Henderson on May 28, 2026 around 10:00 P.M. Sanders is 5 ft 2in and 170 lbs and has brown and light red dreadlocks.

If located please contact the Henderson Police Department by calling 911.

05/31/2026

Vance County Sheriff’s Office is continuing its investigation into a homicide after two arrests and with two more suspects still at large - https://wizs.com/sheriff-two-arrested-in-connection-with-may-23-death-two-others-still-being-sought - During the course of the investigation, a 17-year-old juvenile was identified as a suspect in the homicide. On May 28, 2026, investigators with the Vance County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division arrested and charged the juvenile with First-Degree Murder.

Looking for a chance to support the Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers? We are holding a golf tournament fundraiser on Augus...
05/22/2026

Looking for a chance to support the Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers? We are holding a golf tournament fundraiser on August 13th at Kerr Lake Country Club, and would love for you to be a part of it!

Sign up soon to secure your team's spot. We can't wait to see you there!

05/15/2026
10/27/2025

***Located***

Runaway juvenile
Taniyah Bynum
Age 15, female

Runaway last seen on Railroad Street in Henderson. If located, please contact the Henderson Police Department at 252-492-0202.

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Henderson, NC
27536

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