City of Henderson
November 7, 2025
Myra Johnson, 54, 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.
Patrick Bennett, 28, Henderson, was arrested and charged with driving on a canceled/revoked or suspended license with one prior due to one DUI conviction. He was released from the Chester County Jail on his own recognizance.
November 8, 2025
Aaron Graves, 22, Counce, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence. He was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $2,000 bond.
Sayuri Roman¸ 21, Scotts Hill, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, public intoxication and resisting stop/frisk/halt/arrest/search (no weapon). She is held in the Chester County Jail in lieu of a $1,000 bond.
City of Henderson
Fire Department
November 1, 2025
4:34 a.m. – 412 Juanita Dr., Henderson Health and Rehab, false alarm, unknown cause.
6:45 p.m. – 335 E. University St., Freed-Hardeman University, Sewell Hall, false alarm, overloaded washer caused machine belt to burn up.
7:16 p.m. – 304 Crook Ave., Casey Funeral Home, false alarm, unknown cause.
November 2, 2025
12:27 p.m. – 131 S. Cason Ave., Freed-Hardeman University, Dixon Hall, false alarm, overloaded washer caused machine belt to burn up.
November 3, 2025
6:37 a.m. – 634 E. Main St., Chester County Middle School, false alarm, fault in alarm system.
11:33 a.m. – 124 E. University St., Freed-Hardeman University, Porter Terry Hall, false alarm, air fryer set off alarm system.
11:43 p.m. – 113 S. Cason Ave., Freed-Hardeman University, Hall Roland Hall, false alarm, hairspray set off alarm system.
November 5, 2025
7:49 a.m. – US Highway 45 N at West Main St., motor vehicle crash without injuries, no entrapment.
November 6, 2025
1:21 p.m. – 209 E. Main St., Freed-Hardeman University, Paul Gray Hall, false alarm, candle warmer set off alarm.
November 7, 2025
3:21 p.m. – US Highway 45 S at State Route 100 East bridge, motor vehicle crash without injuries, no entrapment.
November 8, 2025
10:44 a.m. – 113 S Cason Ave., Freed-Hardeman University, Hall Roland Hall, false alarm, hairspray set off alarm system.
4:04 p.m. – W Main Street at Hearn Street, motor vehicle crash with injuries, no entrapment.
9:57 p.m. – 1091 W Main St., smoke investigation, no fire located.
November 9, 2025
8:23 a.m. – 129 E. University St., Freed-Hardeman University, Scott Hall, false alarm, curling iron set off alarm system.
5:25 p.m. – 735 Hearn St., illegal burning, fire extinguished by fire personnel.
Sheriff’s Department
November 3, 2025
Gabrielle Linstrom, 28, Nashville, was arrested and charged with possession of schedule II Methamphetamine with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver and possession of a schedule II controlled substance with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver. She is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
Jordan Pratt, 45, Elizabethton, was arrested and charged with contempt of court. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
November 4, 2025
Latavious Barham, 19, Henderson, was arrested and charged with violation of Community Corrections -Misdemeanor. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
Charles Howard, 41, Henderson, was arrested and charged with violation of Community Corrections – Misdemeanor. He was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $2,500 bond.
November 5, 2025
Heather Burnes, 33, Henderson, was arrested and charged with contempt of court. She is held in the Chester County Jail in lieu of a $1,500 cash only bond.
November 6, 2025
Lucas Wilson, 40, Michie, was arrested and charged with contempt of court. He was released from the Chester County Jail on his own recognizance.
Jason Stanley, 50, Henderson, was arrested and charged with six counts aggravated assault injury and weapon and five counts aggravated assault injury and weapon. He was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $10,000 bond.
Ginger Meeker, 62, Henderson, was arrested and charged with possession of a schedule II controlled substance with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $3,000 bond.
Michael Holt, 27, Luray, was arrested and charged with simple possession of a schedule VI controlled substance. He was released from the Chester County Jail on his own recognizance.
November 8, 2025
Derek Mingo, 33, Columbus, Mississippi, was arrested and charged with violation of open container law and unlawful carry or possession of a weapon. He is held in the Chester County Jail in lieu of a $10,000 bond.
November 9, 2025
Cody Smith, 34, Medon, was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and conspiracy possession of schedule II methamphetamine with intent to manufacture/deliver/sell (.5 grams or over). He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
Chester County
Fire Department
November 3, 2025
11:23 a.m. – Deanburg responding, 3050 Deanburg Road, vehicle fire.
November 4, 2025
3:36 p.m. – Jacks Creek responding, 1125 McAdams Loop, smoke scare/false alarm.
10:22 p.m. – Station One responding, 1915 Montezuma Road, outside fire, establish landing zone for EMS.
November 8, 2025
4:03 p.m. – Station One responding, West Main Street at Hearn Street, motor vehicle crash.
November 9, 2025
11:50 a.m. – Masseyville responding, State Route 225 at Fish Pond Road, motor vehicle crash.
4:59 p.m. – Jacks Creek responding, 150 Tall Pines Lane, false alarm.
CCFD Medical Response
The Chester County Fire Department responded to a total of 10 medical calls in Chester County from November 3 through November 9.
Chester County
Circuit Court
September 26, 2025
Dustin Andrew Vilches, 46, in case 25-CR-59, pled guilty to counts one/two (merged) class C misdemeanor drivers license to be carried and exhibited, and was sentenced to 30 days in the Chester County Jail, a minimum of 100% service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs, all suspended and supervised by Community Corrections. He was ordered to pay costs plus $10 in fines. He was found guilty of count three, class C misdemeanor light law – motor vehicle, and was sentenced to 30 days in the Chester County Jail, suspended and supervised by Community Corrections and ordered to pay costs plus $10 in fines. All counts are concurrent. He is to have no contact with victims or witnesses, to follow all rules of probation. There is to be no work release and no post plea expungement.
October 10, 2025
Ray Lebron Davis, 43, in case 25-CR-36, pled guilty to counts one/two (merged) class A misdemeanor driving under the influence – first offense – per se. He was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in the Chester County Jail, receiving credit for time served pretrial, all suspended and supervised, a period of 180 days incarceration to be served prior to release on probation or Community Corrections. He was ordered to pay court costs plus $350 in fines and to complete 48 hours of unpaid community service. He pled guilty to count three, class C misdemeanor open container and was ordered to pay costs plus $50 in fines. He pled guilty to count four, class C misdemeanor driving on the right, and was sentenced to 30 days in the Chester County Jail, with credit for time served, a minimum of 75% service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs. Davis pled guilty to count five, class B misdemeanor driving with a suspended/canceled/revoked license, and was sentenced to six months in the Chester County Jail, with credit for time served, a minimum of 75% service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs. He pled guilty to count six, class E felony sexual offender registration form violation, and was sentenced to two years in a TDOC facility at 30% service prior to release eligibility, with credit for time served pretrial, mandatory minimum sentence length of 90 for violation, all suspended and supervised. All counts are concurrent. He is to serve 180 days day for day in the Chester County Jail, with the balance of the two-year sentence to be supervised by State Probation with intensive supervision. Not eligible for work release or post-plea expungement, must submit to an alcohol and drug evaluation and follow all recommendations, must submit to random monthly drug and alcohol screens, must maintain full-time employment or be a full-time student, must complete DUI Safety School and MADD Victim Impact Panel within six months, driving privileges revoked for a period of one year due to DUI, ignition interlock required for a restricted license during revocation period if eligible. It is not the intent of the court for duplication of jail credit to be applied to consecutive sentences.
October 14, 2025
Brittany Lynn Brower, 31, in case 25-CR-45, pled guilty to count one, class C felony child abuse/neglect/endangerment eight years or less – imminent danger attempt. She was sentenced to five years in a TDOC facility at 100% service, receiving credit for time served pretrial, all suspended and supervised, and ordered to pay costs and to complete 48 hours of unpaid community service. She pled guilty to count two, class E felony child abuse/neglect/endangerment – eight years or less – no injury, and was sentenced to two years in a TDOC facility at 100% service, with credit for time served pretrial, all suspended and supervised. She pled guilty to count three, class A possession of unlawful drug paraphernalia uses and activities, and was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in the Chester County Jail, with credit for time served, a minimum of 75% service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs, all suspended and supervised, and ordered to pay costs plus $150 in fines. Brower pled guilty to count four, class C misdemeanor possession of a legend drug. She was sentenced to 30 days in the Chester County Jail, with credit for time served, a minimum of 75% service prior to work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs. All counts are concurrent. She is to be supervised by Intensive State Probation, there is to be no work release and no post-plea expungement. She must complete an alcohol and drug evaluation and successfully follow recommendations and must submit to random monthly drug and alcohol screens. It is not the intent of the court for duplication of jail credit to be applied to consecutive sentences.
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.
