City of Henderson
January 5, 2026
Casandra Chandler Simpson, 43, Lexington, was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct and assault. She was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $500 bond.
Trear Gilbert, 36, Henderson, was arrested and charged with assault and disorderly conduct. She was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $2,000 bond.
Allen Barham, 37, Henderson, was arrested and charged with public intoxication and disorderly conduct. He was released from the Chester County Jail on his own recognizance.
City of Henderson
Fire Department
January 2, 2026
1:14 p.m. – 337 N. Church Ave., animal rescue.
January 5, 2026
2 p.m. – 437 Second St., smoke detector installation.
January 6, 2026
5:10 a.m. – US Highway 45S at W. Main St., motor vehicle crash with injuries and entrapment.
January 7, 2026
6:04 a.m. – 1212 US Highway 45N, Stoll’s Café, commercial structure fire, fire out on arrival.
January 8, 2026
3:19 p.m. – US Highway 45N at Woods Dr., public service.
5:25 p.m. – Area of 539 W. Main St., motor vehicle crash with injuries, personal landing zone set up for AirEvac.
January 9, 2026
5:44 p.m. – 1386 White Ave., structure fire, fire in storage shed, extinguished by firefighters.
January 10, 2026
8:34 p.m. – 1618 US Highway 45N, Lonnie Cobb, gas leak.
January 11, 2026
9:31 a.m. – US Highway 45N at Youth Camp Road, motor vehicle crash with no injuries, fire canceled by HPD prior to arrival.
Sheriff’s Department
January 6, 2026
Matthew Smith, 41, Jackson, was arrested and charged with contempt of court. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
Marcus Brown, 42, Henderson, was arrested and charged with violation of Community Corrections – Felony and simple possession of schedule VI controlled substance. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
January 7, 2026
Tomeka Walls, 33, Milan, was arrested and charged with vandalism from $10,000 to $60,000 and arson – personal property/land. She is held in the Chester County Jail in lieu of a $50,000 bond.
January 8, 2026
Fredie Howard, 53, Henderson, was arrested and charged with violation of implied consent law and driving under the influence. He was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $2,000 bond.
January 9, 2026
Jay McGregor, 68, Henderson, was arrested and charged with driving on a canceled/revoked or suspended license with priors. He was released from the Chester County Jail on his own recognizance.
January 10, 2026
Wendy Cox, 57, Henderson, was arrested and charged with possession of a schedule III controlled substance and possession of a schedule IV controlled substance. She was released from the Chester County Jail on a $1,000 bond.
Chester County
Fire Department
January 6, 2026
5:15 a.m. – Station One responding, US 45S at W. Main Street, motor vehicle crash.
8:30 a.m. – Jacks Creek responding, 675 State Route 22A S, motor vehicle crash.
January 9, 2026
9:49 a.m. – Station One responding, 1330 Old Montezuma Road, motor vehicle crash.
CCFD Medical Response
The Chester County Fire Department responded to a total of 18 medical calls in Chester County from January 5 through January 11.
Chester County
Circuit Court
December 16, 2025
Kelly Rena Duncan, 27, in case 25-CR-87A, pled guilty to count one, class B felony child abuse/neglect/endangerment eight years or under – imminent danger and was sentenced to 10 years in a TDOC facility at 100% service prior to release eligibility, receiving credit for time served pretrial, all suspended and supervised and ordered to complete 48 hours of unpaid community service. She pled guilty to count two, class B felony child abuse/neglect/endangerment eight years or under – imminent danger and was sentenced to 10 years in a TDOC facility at 100% service prior to release eligibility, with credit for time served pretrial, all suspended and supervised. All counts are concurrent with each other and consecutive to Henderson County Circuit Court Docket 22-102-2B. It is not the intent of the court for duplication of Jail Credit to be applied to consecutive sentences. She is to pay all court costs and is supervised by Intensive State Probation with no work release and no post-plea expungement. She must complete an alcohol and drug evaluation and successfully follow recommendations, must submit to random monthly drug and alcohol screens and must maintain full-time employment, be a full-time student or show proof of disability. Defendant was served with violation of probation warrant in Henderson County. Any jail credit after that date should apply to that docket number, 22-102-2B.
James Thomas Huggins Jr., 31, in case 25-CR-87B, pled guilty to count one, class B felony child abuse/neglect/endangerment eight years or under – imminent danger, and was sentenced to eight years in a TDOC facility at 100% service prior to release eligibility, receiving credit for time served pretrial, all suspended and supervised, and ordered to pay all court costs and to complete 48 hours of unpaid community service. He pled guilty to count two, class B felony child abuse/neglect/endangerment eight years or under – imminent danger and was sentenced to eight years in a TDOC facility at 100% service prior to release eligibility, with credit for time served pretrial, all suspended and supervised. All counts are concurrent. It is not the intent of the court for duplication of Jail Credit to be applied to consecutive sentences. He is to be supervised by Intensive State Probation with no work release and no post-plea expungement, must complete an alcohol and drug evaluation and successfully follow recommendations and must maintain full-time employment, be a full-time student or show proof of disability.
Jacob C. Smith, 20, pled guilty to count 1, class E felony evading arrest flight – vehicle and was sentenced to one year in a TDOC facility at 30% service prior to release eligibility, receiving credit for time served pretrial, all suspended and supervised and ordered to pay all court costs and to complete 48 hours of unpaid community service. He pled guilty to count two, class A misdemeanor underage consumption and was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in the Chester County Jail, with credit for time served pretrial, 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 $50 in fines. He pled guilty to count three, class B misdemeanor reckless driving and was sentenced to six months in the Chester County Jail, with credit for time served pretrial, 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 $50 in fines. He pled guilty to count four, class C misdemeanor speeding and was sentenced to 30 days in the Chester County Jail, with credit for time served, all suspended and supervised. He pled guilty to count five, class C misdemeanor violation of the financial responsibility law and was ordered to pay costs plus $100 in fines. All counts are concurrent. It is not the intent of the court for duplication of Jail Credit to be applied to consecutive sentences. He is to serve 30 days, day for day, with the balance of the sentence supervised by Intensive State Probation, with no work release, no post-plea expungement, must submit to random monthly drug and alcohol screens, must maintain full-time employment or be a full-time student or show proof of disability. Evading arrest and underage consumption convictions may affect defendant’s license status as determined by the Department of Safety.
Javonte Anthony Sherfield, 25, in case 25-CR-49, pled guilty to count one, class A misdemeanor simple possession of methamphetamine, and was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in the Chester County Jail, receiving credit for time served pretrial, a minimum of 75% service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs, all suspended and supervised by Community Corrections, a period of 11 months and 29 days incarceration to be served prior to release on probation or Community Corrections, and ordered to pay all court costs plus $750 in fines, and to complete 48 hours of unpaid community service. He pled guilty to count two, class A misdemeanor simple possession of a schedule VI controlled substance and was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in the Chester County Jail, a minimum of 75% service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs, all suspended and supervised by Community Corrections, a period of 11 months and 29 days to be served prior to release on probation or Community Corrections, and ordered to pay costs plus $250 in fines. He pled guilty to count three, class A misdemeanor simple possession of a schedule IV controlled substance and was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in the Chester County Jail, a minimum of 75% service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs, all suspended and supervised by Community Corrections, and ordered to pay costs plus $750. He pled guilty to count four, 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, a minimum of 75% service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs, all suspended and supervised by Community Corrections and ordered to pay costs plus $150 in fines. Sherfield pled guilty to count five, class C misdemeanor light law – motor vehicle, and was sentenced to 30 days in the Chester County Jail, a minimum of 75% service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs, all suspended and supervised by Community Corrections. He pled guilty to count six, class C misdemeanor seat belt – 18 and older, and was sentenced to 30 days in the Chester County Jail, a minimum of 75% service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs, all suspended and supervised by Community Corrections, and ordered to pay costs plus $30 in fines. It is not the intent of the court for duplication of Jail Credit to be applied to consecutive sentences. Counts two, three, four, five and six are consecutive to count one, for a total effective sentence of two 11/29s, to serve 11/29 day for day with no work release and no post-plea expungement, may be released to long term in-patient treatment, must successfully complete long term in-patient treatment, must submit to random monthly drug and alcohol screens, must maintain full-time employment or be a full-time student or show proof of disability.
Jacob C. Smith, 20, pled guilty to count 1, class E felony evading arrest flight – vehicle and was sentenced to one year in a TDOC facility at 30% service prior to release eligibility, receiving credit for time served pretrial, all suspended and supervised and ordered to pay all court costs and to complete 48 hours of unpaid community service. He pled guilty to count two, class A misdemeanor underage consumption and was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in the Chester County Jail, with credit for time served pretrial, 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 $50 in fines. He pled guilty to count three, class B misdemeanor reckless driving and was sentenced to six months in the Chester County Jail, with credit for time served pretrial, 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 $50 in fines. He pled guilty to count four, class C misdemeanor speeding and was sentenced to 30 days in the Chester County Jail, with credit for time served, all suspended and supervised. He pled guilty to count five, class C misdemeanor violation of the financial responsibility law and was ordered to pay costs plus $100 in fines. All counts are concurrent. It is not the intent of the court for duplication of Jail Credit to be applied to consecutive sentences. He is to serve 30 days, day for day, with the balance of the sentence supervised by Intensive State Probation, with no work release, no post-plea expungement, must submit to random monthly drug and alcohol screens, must maintain full-time employment or be a full-time student or show proof of disability. Evading arrest and underage consumption convictions may affect defendant’s license status as determined by the Department of Safety.
Kyle Henri Raposa, 33, in case 25-CR-48, was found guilty by jury verdict of count one, class E felony evading arrest flight – vehicle and was sentenced to two years in a TDOC facility at 30% service, receiving credit for time served pretrial and ordered to pay court costs plus $500 in fines. He was found guilty by jury trial of count two, class C misdemeanor speeding and was sentenced to 30 days in the Chester County Jail, with credit for time served pretrial, a minimum of 75% service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs and ordered to pay costs plus $50 in fines.
All counts are concurrent with each other. It is not the intent of the court for duplication of Jail Credit to be applied to consecutive sentences.
Cory Lee Waldrop, 41, in case 25-CR-85, was arrested and charged with count one, class D felony evading arrest by vehicle – risk of death and was sentenced to three years in a TDOC facility at 30% service prior to release eligibility, receiving credit for time served pretrial, and ordered to pay all court costs. He pled guilty to count two, class A misdemeanor evading arrest and was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in the Chester County Jail, a minimum of 75% service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs. He pled guilty to count three, 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, with credit for time served pretrial, a minimum of 75% service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs, and ordered to pay all court costs plus $150 in fines. He pled guilty to count four, class B misdemeanor reckless driving 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 and ordered to pay costs plus $50 in fines. Waldrop pled guilty to count five, class C misdemeanor driving without license, 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. He pled guilty to count six, class C misdemeanor vehicles/streetcars stop at all stop signs, 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. All counts are concurrent in this docket and with US District Coutt 1:23-CR-10084-STA-1. It is not the intent of the court for duplication of Jail Credit to be applied to consecutive sentences. There is no work release and no post-plea expungement, all contraband (firearms, cash, etc.,) are forfeited to the arresting agency.
Cory Lee Waldrop, 41, in case 25-CR-86, was arrested and charged with count one, class C felony theft of property $10,000 to $60,000 and was sentenced to four years in a TDOC facility at 30% service prior to release eligibility. He pled guilty to count two, class D felony theft of property $2,500 to $10,000 and was sentenced to two years in a TDOC facility at 30% service prior to release eligibility. He pled guilty to count three, class A misdemeanor theft up to $1,000 and was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in the Chester County Jail, a minimum of 75% service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs. He pled guilty to count four, class E felony evading arrest flight – vehicle and was sentenced to two years in a TDOC facility at 30% service prior to eligibility. He pled guilty to count five, class A misdemeanor possession of methamphetamine and sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in the Chester County Jail, a mandatory minimum sentence length of 30 due to the Methamphetamine charge, a minimum of 75% service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs, and ordered to pay all court costs plus $750 in fines. Waldrop pled guilty to count six, 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, a minimum of 75% service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs, and ordered to pay costs plus $150 in fines. He pled guilty to counts seven/eight/nine (merged), class C felony possession of a weapon – convicted felony drug offense and was sentenced to four years in a TDOC facility at 85% service prior to release eligibility. All counts are concurrent with each other and with US District Court 1:23-CR-10084-STA-1 and consecutive to Chester County 25-CR-85. It is not the intent of the court for duplication of Jail Credit to be applied to consecutive sentences. There is no work release and no post-plea expungement. He is to have no contact of any kind with witnesses or victims. All contraband (firearms, cash, etc.,) is forfeited to the Arresting Agency.
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