City of Henderson
Police Department
April 1, 2025
Latavious Barham, 19, Henderson, was arrested and charged with tampering with evidence and unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon. He was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $2,000 bond.
April 3, 2025
Donald Barboza, 56, Beech Bluff, was arrested and charged with driving on a canceled/revoked or suspended license. He was released from the Chester County Jail on his own recognizance.
April 4, 2025
William Earl, 53, Pinson, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, casual exchange of schedule VI marijuana and public intoxication. He is held in the Chester County Jail in lieu of a $1,000 bond.
April 5, 2025
Hailey Roberts, 21, Henderson, was arrested and charged with driving on a canceled/revoked or suspended license. She was released from the Chester County Jail on her own recognizance.
April 6, 2025
Anthony Grandberry, 21, Brownsville, was arrested and charged with domestic assault – fear and vandalism under $500. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
City of Henderson
Fire Department
April 1, 2025
12:08 p.m. – State Route 22A N at Smith Road, motor vehicle crash with injuries and entrapment – mutual aid for Chester County Fire Department.
7:56 p.m. – 328 Baughn St., house fire, working fire, extinguished by fire service personnel.
April 3, 2025
12:14 a.m. – 218 E. Main St., Freed-Hardeman University, Gardner Center, lighting struck building, no fire.
3:10 p.m. – 310 E. University St., Heritage Towers, false alarm, unknown cause.
April 4, 2025
1:10 p.m. – North Avenue at Sixth Street, assist Henderson Public Works Department.
April 5, 2025
2:18 p.m. – 759 US Highway 45N, motor vehicle crash without injuries, no entrapment.
4:15 p.m. – 335 E. University St., Freed-Hardeman University, Sewell Hall, dryer belt burned, no fire.
April 7, 2025
3:37 a.m. – 204 S. Church Ave., Bells Drive-In, working commercial fire, extinguished by fire service personnel.
7:57 p.m. – 162 E. University St., Freed-Hardeman University, Dryden Auditorium, possible gas leak, no leak found.
Chester County
Sheriff’s Office
March 31, 2025
Craigery Whitman, 37, Finger, was arrested and charged with vandalism from $2,500 to $10,000. He was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $5,000 bond.
David Brown, 47, Jackson, was arrested and charged with violation of Community Corrections – Misdemeanor. He is held in the Chester County Jail awaiting court appearance.
Jerry Key, 57, Jackson, was arrested and charged with contempt of court. He was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $250 cash bond.
Hansell Parks, 27, Amory, Mississippi, was arrested and charged with simple possession of a schedule VI controlled substance and driving under the influence. He was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $1,000 cash bond.
April 2, 2025
Christopher Davis, 33, Jacks Creek, was arrested and charged with second degree murder. He is held in the Chester County Jail in lieu of a $1 million bond. See story on Page 1-A.
April 3, 2025
Demarco Smith, 26, Henderson, was arrested and charged with driving on a canceled/revoked or suspended license, second offense. He was released from the Chester County Jail on his own recognizance.
April 4, 2025
Layla Scholl, 18, Medon, was arrested and charged with underage consumption of beer. She is held in the Chester County Jail in lieu of a $500 bond.
Tavoris Clark, 36, Henderson, was arrested and charged with violation of Community Corrections – Misdemeanor. He was released from the Chester County Jail on his own recognizance.
Nina Johnson, 50, Henderson, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence. She is held in the Chester County Jail in lieu of a $1,000 bond.
April 5, 2025
Justin Moffitt, 31, Henderson, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence and violation of the implied consent law. He was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $2,000 bond.
Beverly Harris, 45, Bethel Springs, was arrested and charged with violation of Community Corrections – Misdemeanor. She is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
Chester County
Fire Department
April 1, 2025
Noon – Jacks Creek responding, State Route 22A N at Smith Road, motor vehicle crash.
8:08 p.m. – Station One responding, 328 Baughn St., mutual aid for HFD on house fire.
April 2, 2025
9:25 a.m. – Deanburg responding, State Route 100 W at Campground Road, power line down.
12:18 a.m. – Hilltop responding, 450 Bray Road, structure fire.
April 3, 2025
2:06 p.m. – Jacks Creek responding, 280 Ludell Ross Road, power line down.
April 7, 2025
8:44 p.m. – Masseyville responding, 115 Hickory Corner Road, water rescue.
CCFD Medical Response
The Chester County Fire Department responded to a total of nine medical calls in Chester County during the week of March 31 through April 6.
Chester County
Circuit Court
February 19, 2025
February 24, 2025
Jacob Shane Johnson, 25, in case 24-CR-84, was sentenced in a December 4, 2023 car chase and shooting. During an attempted traffic stop Johnson reportedly fired a single round at law enforcement, striking a Henderson Police Department vehicle and a vehicle pursuit followed. The pursuit ended in the State Route 200 and Rabbit Ranch Road area after Johnson’s vehicle crashed and he fled into the woods. Johnson pled guilty to count one, class A felony first degree murder attempt, and was sentenced to 15 years in a TDOC facility at 100% service prior to release eligibility, to serve, receiving credit for time served pretrial, and ordered to pay court costs plus $2,500 in fines. He pled guilty to count two, class A felony first degree murder – attempt, and was sentenced to 15 years in a TDOC facility at 100% service prior to release eligibility, to serve, with credit for time served, and ordered to pay costs plus $2,500 in fines. He pled guilty to count three, class A felony first degree murder – attempt, and was sentenced to 15 years in a TDOC facility at 100% service prior to release eligibility with credit for time served, and ordered to pay costs plus $2,500 in fines. He pled guilty to count four, class C felony aggravated assault – use or display deadly weapon and sentenced to 10 years in a TDOC facility to serve at 100% service prior to release eligibility with credit for time served, and ordered to pay costs plus $50 in fines. He pled guilty to count five, class C felony aggravated assault – use or display deadly weapon and sentenced to 10 years in a TDOC facility, to serve, at 100% service prior to release eligibility, with credit for time served, and ordered to pay costs plus $50 in fines. He pled guilty to count six class C felony aggravated assault – use or display deadly weapon and sentenced to 10 years in a TDOC facility, to serve, at 100% service prior to release eligibility, with credit for time served, and ordered to pay costs plus $50 in fines. He pled guilty to count seven, class C felony aggravated assault – use or display deadly weapon, and sentenced to 10 years in a TDOC facility, to serve, at 100% service prior to release eligibility, with credit for time served, and ordered to pay costs plus $50 in fines. He pled guilty to count eight, class D felony possess firearm with intent to go armed – dangerous felony and sentenced to three years in a TDOC facility, to serve, at 100% service prior to release eligibility, with credit for time served, a mandatory minimum sentence length of three years, and ordered to pay costs plus $50 in fines. He pled guilty to count nine, class D felony possess firearm with intent to go armed – dangerous felony, and was sentenced to three years, to serve, at 100% service prior to release eligibility, with credit for time served pretrial, a mandatory minimum sentence length of three years, and ordered to pay costs plus $50 in fines. He pled guilty to count 10, class D felony possession of firearm with intent to go armed – dangerous felony and was sentenced to three years in a TDOC facility, to serve, at 100% service prior to release eligibility, with credit for time served pretrial, a mandatory minimum sentence length of three years, and ordered to pay costs plus $50 in fines. He pled guilty to count 11, class E felony possession of a handgun by a convicted felon and was sentenced to four years in a TDOC facility, to serve, with credit for time served, and ordered to pay costs. He pled guilty to count 12, class E felony possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, and was sentenced to four years in a TDOC facility, to serve, with credit for time served. He pled guilty to count 13, class E felony possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, and was sentenced to four years in a TDOC facility, to serve, with credit for time served, and ordered to pay costs. He pled guilty to count 14, class D felony evading arrest vehicle – risk of death and was sentenced to eight years in a TDOC facility, to serve, at 35% service prior to release eligibility, with credit for time served, and ordered to pay costs. He pled guilty to count 15, class E felony reckless endangerment – deadly weapon involved, and was sentenced to four years in a TDOC facility, to serve, at 35% service prior to release eligibility, with credit for time served, and ordered to pay costs. He pled guilty to count 16, class B misdemeanor reckless driving, and was sentenced to six months in the Chester County Jail, to serve, with credit for time served, a minimum of 75% service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs, and ordered to pay costs. He pled guilty to count 17, class B misdemeanor driving while license revoked, and was sentenced to six months in the Chester County Jail, to serve, with credit for time served, a minimum of 75% service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs and ordered to pay costs. He pled guilty to count 18, class B misdemeanor leaving the scene of an accident – property damage – less than $1,500, and was sentenced to six months in the Chester County Jail, to serve, with credit for time served pretrial, and ordered to pay costs. He pled guilty to count 19, class C misdemeanor speeding and was sentenced to 30 days in the Chester County Jail, to serve, minimum of 75% service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs, with credit for time served and ordered to pay costs. He pled guilty to count 20 class C misdemeanor vehicles/street cars to stop at all stop signs, and was sentenced to 30 days in the Chester County Jail, to serve, a minimum of 75% service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs, and ordered to pay costs. He pled guilty to count 21, class C misdemeanor driving on roadways laned for traffic, and was sentenced to 30 days in the Chester County Jail, to serve, a minimum of 75% service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs, with credit for time served, and ordered to pay costs. He pled guilty to count 22, class A misdemeanor possession of unlawful drug paraphernalia uses and activities, and was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in the Chester County Jail, to serve, a minimum of 75% service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs, with credit for time served, and ordered to pay costs plus $150 in fines. Counts one through seven and 11-22 are concurrent with each other. Counts eight through 10 are concurrent with each other but consecutive to counts one through three. He is to have no contact of any kind with victims or witnesses.
All information included in Your Right to Know is provided by law enforcement, emergency service agencies and the Chester County Court System, and reflects reports, bonds, charges, jail status and court disposition at the time the report is received.
