City of Henderson
December 16, 2025
Caroline Carothers, 54, Bluffton, S.C., 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.
December 17, 2025
Courtney Tipton, 20, Hindsville, Ark., was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and resist stop/fisk/halt arrest/search (no weapon). She is held in the Chester County Jail in lieu of a $2,000 bond.
City of Henderson
Fire Department
December 15, 2025
11:17 p.m. – 248 E Third St., structure fire, two attached single family dwellings, extinguished by firefighters.
December 16, 2025
10:38 p.m. – 253 N. Franklin Ave., assist EMS.
December 17, 2025
7:29 a.m. – 212 E. university St., Freed-Hardeman University Brewer Sports Center, false alarm, fault in system.
December 18, 2025
9:20 a.m. – 212 E. University St., Freed-Hardeman University Brewer Sports Center, false alarm, fault in system.
December 19, 2025
7:19 a.m. – 239 North Ave., AT&T, false alarm, HVAC set off alarm system.
Sheriff’s Department
December 16, 2025
Kavon Williamson, 21, Jackson, was arrested and charged with aggravated burglary, attempted theft of property $2,500 - $10,000, possession of a weapon during commission of a dangerous felony and reckless endangerment – deadly weapon involved. He was transported from the Chester County Jail to another county.
Corey Burnett, 26, Jackson, was arrested and charged with domestic assault – injury. He was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $2,500 bond.
Kevin Benfield, 46, Lexington, was arrested and charged with contempt of court. He was transported from the Chester County Jail to another county.
December 17, 2025
Darius Swanson, 29, Jackson, was arrested and charged with contempt of court. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
John Coleman, 54, Jackson, was arrested and charged with violation of Community Corrections – Misdemeanor. He is held in the Chester County Jail in lieu of a $1,300 cash only bond.
Hank Bussey, 20, Beech Bluff, was arrested and charged with violation of Community Corrections – Misdemeanor. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
Candice Barham, 34, Henderson, was arrested and charged with contempt of court. She was released from the Chester County Jail with time served.
Terry Maybury, 48, Medon, was arrested and charged with contempt of court. He was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $250 cash bond.
December 18, 2025
Gavin Bond, 33, Jackson, was arrested and charged with contempt of court. He is serving time in the Chester County Jail.
Lewis Bussey, 20, Beech Bluff, was arrested and charged with contempt of court. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
Kenneth Ward, 36, Henderson, was arrested and charged with theft of property - $1,000 or less and violation of an order of protection/restraining order. He was released to Tennessee Department of Corrections from the Chester County Jail.
Ronecka Chapman, 41, Selmer, was arrested and charged with contempt of court and violation of Community Corrections – Misdemeanor.
Chester County
Fire Department
December 15, 2025
1:54 p.m. – Masseyville responding, 170 Buena Vista Road, grass fire.
CCFD Medical Response
The Chester County Fire Department responded to a total of 9 medical calls in Chester County from December 14 through December 19.
Chester County
Circuit Court
No Reports.
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.
