Crime of the Week - Alamance County Crime Stoppers (2024)

Graham Police Department

Arrest Made in Internet Crimes Against Children Investigation

After a criminal investigation into Internet Crimes Against Children, the Graham Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division successfully obtained warrants for the arrest of Justin Brady Kiger, aged 33, of Graham.

Mr. Kiger has been charged with 1 count of 2nd Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor and 1 Count of 3rd Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor. We want to reassure the community that no local victims were identified during this investigation.

Kiger was apprehended and taken into custody without incident at his home.

Following his arrest, he was promptly transported to the Alamance County Detention Facility. He is currently being held under a $70,000.00 Secured Bond and is scheduled for a first appearance in Alamance County District Court on 4/1/2024.

The Graham Police Department remains steadfast in our commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all members of our community, particularly our children.

If you have any information related to this case or notice any other suspicious activities, please do not hesitate to contact us. Your cooperation plays a vital role in maintaining the safety of our community.

Police Apprehend Burglary Suspects

Burlington, NC| On Friday, March 29, shortly after 3:00 am, the Burlington Police Department received a call reporting several people pulling on vehicle door handles around the area of Commonwealth Drive. Officers arrived and set up a perimeter around the area.

Officers observed a subject leaving a garage and as they approached, the male subject ran and entered a car with another male subject. The car attempted to flee toward a dead end, but lost control and caught on fire. The two subjects ran from the car. One was apprehended quickly and identified as 19 year old James Newton. A K9 track was initiated and the second suspect was successfully located.

The vehicle was identified as stolen out of Graham, NC.

Newton, from Graham NC, was transported to the Alamance County Detention Center and charged with Breaking and Entering of a Motor Vehicle, First Degree Burglary, Larceny, Possession of a Stolen Vehicle, Injury to Real Property Contributing to the Delinquency of a Juvenile. Newton received no bond.

The second suspect was identified as a 14 year old juvenile. Juvenile petitions related to this incident will be sought.

The Burlington Police Department recently conducted perimeter, K9 track, and drone training in March which contributed to the successful outcome of this case. The department would like to thank the Burlington Fire Department for responding to the vehicle fire, Graham Police Department and Alamance County Sheriff’s Office for their assistance with perimeter units and drone.

The Burlington Police Department is seeking anyone with additional information about this investigation. Please contact the Burlington Police Department at(336) 229-3500. For anonymous methods, call Alamance County-Wide Crimestoppers at(336) 229-7100or use the mobile app, P3 Tips. Tips provided through Crimestoppers may be eligible for cash rewards.

On Thursday, May 18, 2023, the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit began an investigation of elder abuse/fraud. Family members of the victim reported that the victim’s adult daughter, Marilyn Annette Ingram, was using the victim’s funds for personal gain while Ms. Ingram held her mother’s power of attorney.

Throughout the investigation, Detectives developed probable cause to charge Ms. Ingram with Felony Exploitation of an Elder Adult. Warrants were obtained for Ms. Ingram on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Ms. Ingram turned herself in at the Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, March 21, 2024.

Name: Marilyn Annette Ingram B/F/61 Burlington, N.C.

Charges: 1ct: Felony Exploitation of a Disabled or Elder Adult through a Position of Trust or Business Relationship, 1ct: Felony Obtain Property by False Pretense

On Thursday, November 9, 2023, Deputies began an investigation of larceny of a handgun. The victim reported that he recently had two movers in his north Burlington residence and suspected the gun was taken by one of them.

Throughout the investigation, Detectives developed probable cause to charge one of the movers with the larceny. Warrants were obtained for the arrest of Donald Fitzgerald McInnis. Mr. McInnis was located and arrested on March 11, 2024 by the High Point Police Department. Mr. McInnis was transported to the Alamance County Jail later the same day.

Name: Donald Fitzgerald McInnis

Charges: 1ct: Felony Larceny of a Firearm

1ct: Felony Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

On Friday, February 3, 2024, the larceny of a pressure washer and generator from a residence in northern Alamance County was reported to the Sheriff’s Office. The victim stated that he suspected a nearby neighbor may have taken the equipment.

As the investigation continued, Detectives developed a suspect identified as Timothy Lee Mooney. A short time later, the pressure washer was located nearby at a residence belonging to a relative of the suspect.

On March 7, 2024, Detectives learned that the generator was sold by the suspect at a pawn shop in Greensboro. Warrants for arrest were taken out on Mr. Mooney.

On Wednesday, March 20, 2023, Mr. Mooney was arrested by ACSO Patrol Deputies. Mr. Mooney was taken to the Alamance County Jail where he was also served with warrants on narcotics charges.

Name: Timothy Lee Mooney W/M/39 Graham, N.C.

Charges: 1ct: Felony Breaking & Entering

1ct: Misdemeanor Larceny after Breaking & Entering

1ct: Felony Obtaining Property by False Pretense

Burlington Police Department

Wanted Person

Lennard Johnson is wanted for four counts of First Degree Arson.

Burlington, NC | Around 3:50pm on March 19, the Burlington Police Department responded to a house fire at 612 Maple Avenue with members of the Burlington Fire Department. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and there were no injuries reported.

Due to the suspicious nature of the fire, detectives with the Burlington Police Department began an investigation. Lennard Johnson, a 38-year-old male from the same residence, was identified as the suspect.

Johnson fled from the residence on foot and police are searching for him. He is currently wanted for four counts of First Degree Arson, one count for each occupant of the house when the fire was set.

The Burlington Police Department is seeking anyone with additional information about this investigation. Please contact the Burlington Police Department at (336) 229-3500. For anonymous methods, call Alamance County-Wide Crimestoppers at (336) 229-7100 or use the mobile app, P3 Tips. Tips provided through Crimestoppers may be eligible for cash rewards.

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From: Haw River Police Department

Incident: Attempted 1st Degree Murder, AWDWIK, Shooting into Occupied Vehicle, Discharging a weapon in city limits.

On February 10, 2024, at around 1:47 am officers with the Haw River Police Department responded to a report of shots being heard around East Main Street, and South State Street. Officers arrived on scene to determine that there were multiple bullet casings in the roadway. Through the preliminary investigation it was determined that an incident involving weapons and two vehicles started in Burlington City Limits and continued into Haw River.

On the afternoon of February 10, 2024, two juveniles were identified as being involved in this incident and petitions for Attempted 1st Degree Murder, Assault with a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Kill, discharging a Weapon into an Occupied Vehicle, and Discharging a weapon in city limits were issued by the Department of Juvenile Justice. Both juveniles were taken into custody on this date and transported to local juvenile detainment centers.

Upon further investigation of this incident, it was determined that there was a third juvenile involved who was positively identified on March 12, 2024. A Secure custody order was issued for their detainment for the above listed charges as well by the Department of Juvenile Justice.

On March 13, 2024, with the assistance of the Alamance County Sheriff’s Department Special Response Team (SRT), and the Graham Police Department, Haw River officers executed a search warrant on Cornelia Drive in Graham, NC as a part of this investigation. The third juvenile offender was taken into custody at that time without incident. A reported stolen firearm was also recovered as a part of this search warrant execution.

Haw River Police Department would like to thank the following for their assistance in this investigation: Alamance County Sheriff’s Department, Burlington Police Department, Greensboro Police Department, Graham Police Department, The Alamance County District Attorney’s Office, and The Department of Juvenile Justice.

At the time of this release all three juveniles are being held in detention facilities awaiting court proceedings.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Haw River Police Department at 336-578-4141 or Alamance County-Wide Crime Stoppers at 336-229-7100.

Burlington Police Department

Man Charged with ID Theft

Burlington, NC | On February 29, 2024, the Burlington Police Department was contacted by McDonald’s management about an allegation involving an employee skimming credit/debit card information while working the drive thru of McDonald’s.

It was reported to management that a customer who had recently driven through the McDonald’s at 1829 N. Church Street, had noticed an additional charge on their bank account. With the cooperation of McDonald’s, detectives with the Burlington Police Department were able to identify the employee as, Travis Murphy, a 39-year-old male from Burlington.

The information officers received indicated that Murphy, who worked in the drive thru, took the customer’s card and made a charge to his personal Square account as well as the charge to McDonald’s.

On Monday, March 11, 2024, Murphy was taken into custody at his home in Burlington and charged with 1 count of identity theft and 1 count of obtaining property under false pretense. Murphy was transported to the Alamance County Detention Center and was given a $25,000 secure bond.

Detectives strongly believe that there are additional victims related to this scam. If anyone suspects that they have received multiple charges and may be the victim of identity theft, please call the Burlington Police Department’s Virtual Response Unit at 336-229-3500, to file a report.

The Burlington Police Department appreciates the cooperation of McDonald’s and assistance from the State Bureau of Investigation in this case.

The Burlington Police Department is seeking anyone with additional information about this investigation. Please contact the Burlington Police Department at (336) 229-3500. For anonymous methods, call Alamance County-Wide Crimestoppers at (336) 229-7100 or use the mobile app, P3 Tips. Tips provided through Crimestoppers may be eligible for cash rewards.

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Burlington, NC | On Saturday, March 9, at 10:37 PM, the Burlington Police Department received a call reporting a robbery at Rick’s Mini Mart/Citgo, located at 1122 E. Morehead St. According to the clerk a white male entered the store and indicated that he had a firearm and demanded money. The subject stole an undisclosed amount of currency and fled the store. Officers quickly responded and located the suspect fleeing in a vehicle on Anthony St. toward E. Webb Ave. As a result of the apprehension the suspects were identified as James Howard Garner Jr., 33-year-old male and Shayla Nicole Kelly, 34-year-old female.

Garner and Kelly were transported to the Alamance County Detention Center. Garner was charged with Robbery with a Firearm or Other Dangerous Weapon and Carrying a Concealed Weapon, held with no bond. Kelly was charged with Robbery with a Firearm or Other Dangerous Weapon, and received a $50,000 secured bond.

Burlington, NC| This morning, the Burlington Police Department received an order for arrest issued by the court for a man residing in Burlington. Officers were dispatched to a home on the 600 block of Dover Street and attempted to make contact with the subject, 30-year-old male, Keywan Graves around 9:45 am.

The information officers received indicated that Graves could potentially be armed, and after attempting to call Graves out of the house with no response, officers set up a perimeter and requested that neighbors in the surrounding area evacuate.

After negotiation over the phone, Graves surrendered without further incident. He was transported to the Alamance County Detention Center, served with the outstanding order for arrest, and is held on a $101,000 secured bond. Additional charges are possible.

Crystal Graves, a 26-year-old female, was also arrested at the residence. Crystal Graves was charged with resist/delay obstruct, possession of schedule II, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Crystal was transported to the Alamance County Detention Center and released on a $2,500 unsecured bond. (no photo available)

The Burlington Police Department appreciates the help from community members who were cooperative and attentive to the evacuation of the area, which lasted less than two hours. Additionally, the Burlington Regional SWAT Team and members of the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and assisted in the safe apprehension of Keywan Graves.

The Burlington Police Department is seeking anyone with additional information about this investigation. Please contact the Burlington Police Department at (336) 229-3500. For anonymous methods, call Alamance County-Wide Crimestoppers at (336) 229-7100 or use the mobile app, P3 Tips. Tips provided through Crimestoppers may be eligible for cash rewards.

Burlington Police Department

Brooks Street Arrest

The Burlington Police Department has received numerous citizen tips about drug activity and quality of life issues affecting Brooks Street, West Front Street, and surrounding neighborhoods. In response to the community’s input, on 03/02/2024 0900 AM, Burlington Police officers executed a search warrant at 134 Brooks Street in Burlington, North Carolina. Controlled substances and multiple items of drug paraphernalia were seized from the residence. The following people were subsequently taken into custody:

Keith Terry, Burlington resident)- Maintaining a Dwelling for Controlled Substances, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Correction on Name: William AlfredLeath, Green Level Resident- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Kelvin Williams, Greensboro resident) Served with Warrant for Arrest- Assault w/ Deadly Weapon (Misdemeanor) out of Guilford County.

Tawanda James, Burlington resident) Possession of Schedule II, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Photos of Kelvin Williams and Tawanda James attached.

The Burlington Police Department is seeking anyone with additional information about this investigation. Please contact the Burlington Police Department at (336) 229-3500. For anonymous methods, call Alamance County-Wide Crimestoppers at (336) 229-7100 or use the mobile app, P3 Tips. Tips provided through Crimestoppers may be eligible for cash rewards.