"Lock It Up" Message from Chief Pyrtle

NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Lieutenant Clint Simpson

For Release November 3, 2016

Eden Police Chief Reece Pyrtle encourages citizens to participate in “Lock It Up”.  Chief Pyrtle invites the citizens to partner with the Eden Police Department to reduce the opportunity for criminal activity in our shopping districts and neighborhoods.  Chief Pyrtle stated “placing barriers in the paths of criminals reduces the likelihood of being a victim and makes our community safer”. 

During this time of year, the Eden Police Department experiences an increase in larcenies as a result of motor vehicle break ins.  The vast majority of motor vehicle break ins occur when valuables are left in plain sight and the vehicle is left unattended and unlocked. Unlocked vehicles are a quick and easy target, taking the path of least resistance.  We encourage you to “Lock It Up” to reduce and prevent vehicle crime. 

 Vehicle Crime Tips 

• Lock It Up.  Always keep your vehicle locked.
• Always Lock the doors and close all windows and sunroof.
• Remove all items of property when you leave your vehicle.  Never leave property in plain view inside your vehicle.  Expensive items in full view invite theft even if the vehicle is locked.
• Place valuable items in the trunk not the front and back seats
• Park with care in busy well-lit areas.
• Take care of your keys.  Never leave your keys in the ignition when the vehicle is unattended.
• Install an alarm.  If you have an alarm always activate the alarm when leaving the vehicle unattended.
• Do not leave money, checkbook, credit cards or medication in your vehicle.

Remember, the best way to prevent motor vehicle crime is to “Lock It Up”

 

 

 

 

Arrest of Made in Hit & Run Fatality

NEWS RELEASE  Arrest Update

Contact: Lieutenant Clint Simpson

For Release October 21, 2016

On Thursday, October 20, 2016 at approximately 7:05pm the Eden Police Department was dispatched to 323 East Meadow Road in reference to a motor vehicle crash, hit and run fatality.

Tiano Dupree Casey (44) was operating a 2014 Bashan moped traveling east on Meadow Road. A white older model passenger car traveling at a high rate of speed, also traveling east, ran into the back of Casey.  The older model white passenger car fled the scene continuing east on Meadow Road. Tiano Casey died at the scene as a result of the crash. 

 

As a result of a thorough investigation, detectives with the Eden Police Department located the vehicle and driver involved in the hit and run death of Tiano Casey.  Detectives have arrested and charged Jennifer Elaine Stewart (32), of Main Street in Eden, with one count of Felony Failure to Stop or Remain at the Scene When Serious Bodily Injury or Death Occurs G.S. 20-166.

 Jennifer Elaine Stewart

Stewart was transported to the Wentworth Magistrates Office and placed into the Rockingham County Jail under a $10,000 Secured Bond. Stewart is scheduled to appear in Wentworth District Court on November 10, 2016.

Hit and Run Fatality Public's Asistance Requested

NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Lieutenant Clint Simpson

For Release October 20, 2016

On Thursday, October 20, 2016 at approximately 7:05pm the Eden Police Department was dispatched to 323 East Meadow Road in reference to a motor vehicle crash, hit and run fatality.

Tiano Dupree Casey (44) was operating a 2014 Bashan moped traveling east on Meadow Road. A white older model passenger car traveling at a high rate of speed, also traveling east, ran into the back of Casey.  The older model white passenger car fled the scene continuing east on Meadow Road. Tiano Casey died at the scene as a result of the crash. 

Tiano Dupree Casey (44)

Eden, North Carolina

The Eden Police Department is currently looking for an older model white passenger vehicle with heavy front end damage to the headlight(s), bumper, grill and parking light(s).  The Eden Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating any vehicle matching the description that has any of the above mentioned damage. 

 

The Eden Fire Department, North Carolina Highway Patrol and Eden Rescue Squad assisted in the investigation.  

Anyone having information concerning the hit and run fatality is asked to call Detective Brian Disher at the Eden Police Department at 336-623-9240 (8:00am-5:00pm); 336-623-9755 (24 hours); or Rockingham County Crimestoppers at 336-349-9683.      

Attempted Robbery & Robbery of J-Marts in Eden

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Lieutenant Clint Simpson

For Release October 13, 2016

On Thursday morning at approximately 1:53am, officers with the Eden Police Department responded to J-Mart #3 located at 904 Virginia Ave. in reference to an attempted armed robbery.  Upon arrival, officers spoke with the clerk.  The clerk stated she had locked the door to clean.  While cleaning she heard someone pull on the locked door and looked up and saw two male individuals pulling on the door, one tall male and one shorter male and observed one of the males wearing a red and white Halloween mask.  The tall male yelled for her to open the door.  At this time the clerk walked down one of the isles in the store and the tallest suspect pointed a gun at her and fired three shots into the store. The clerk was not injured during the incident.  Investigators were called to the scene to investigate, while patrol officers canvassed the neighborhood. 

At approximately 2:53am, officers received a call to respond to J-Mart #1 located at 1320 East Stadium Drive in reference to an armed robbery.  Eden officers arrived and spoke with the clerk and found that a black male wearing a black, white and red Halloween mask entered the store armed with a handgun and demanded money.  The suspect fled the scene with an undisclosed amount money.  The clerk was not injured during this incident. 

Anyone having information concerning either incident is asked call Sergeant David Lamberth at the Eden Police Department at 336-623-9240 (8:00am-5:00pm); 336-623-9755 (24 hours); or Rockingham County Crimestoppers at 336-349-9683.

Armed Robbery- Public Assistance Requested to Identify

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Lieutenant Clint Simpson

For Release August 23, 2016

On Tuesday, August 23, 2016, at approximately 11:12am, the Eden Police Department responded to 292 E. Aiken Road, Goraya’s Best Stop, in reference to an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the clerk and began the investigation.  Detective’s learned that two black male suspects entered the store; one subject was armed with a handgun.  The two suspects left the store with an undisclosed amount of U.S Currency.

Detectives with the Eden Police Department are attempting to identify the two suspects in the photographs obtained from the surveillance system.  Both suspects attempted to hold a white towel or shirt over their face during the robbery. 

Suspect #1

Tall black male, light complexion wearing camouflage pants, a black t-shirt and a white ball cap with blue or black bill. Suspect #1 was armed with a black in color semiautomatic handgun.

Suspect #2

Black male, medium complexion, shoulder length dreadlocks, wearing black shoes, and black t-shirt and red shorts.

The Eden Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance identifying the suspects involved in the armed robbery.  Anyone having information concerning the identity of either of the male suspects in the photographs is asked to contact Detective Brian Disher at the Eden Police Departments Criminal Investigative Unit at 336-623-9240 8am-5pm; 336-623-9755 (24hrs) or Rockingham County Crime Stoppers at 336-349-9683.    

Do you Know Him? Larceny & Credit Card Theft

On July 14, 2016 the suspect in the photographs entered an unlocked vehicle in the parking lot of Morehead High School.  The unknown suspect took a wallet from the vehicle and wen tot Food Lion and used the stolen debit card to make a purchase.  The attached photograph was obtained as part of the investigation.  The Eden Police Department's Investigative Unit is requesting the public's assistance to identify the suspect in the photographs. 

 

 

Anyone having information is asked to call Detective Brian Disher at the Eden Police Department at 336-623-9240.  Anyone who wishes to remain anonymous is asked to call Rockingham County Crimestoppers at 336-349-9683.

 

 

 

 



 

Kiwanis Fireworks Monday July 4th at 10:00pm

 

 

 

 

Eden Kiwanis Ole-Fashioned Fourth Celebration

 

 

The Ole-Fashioned Fourth of July celebration is scheduled for Monday July 4, 2016 at Morehead High School Panther Stadium. The event I scheduled for one day only from 2:00pm until 11:00pm.

 

FIREWORKS start at 10:00pm on Monday July 4, 2016.