City of Henderson
March 2, 2026
Austin Westbrooks, 19, Henderson, 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.
March 5, 2026
Darian Clay, 39, Pinson, 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.
Jarrett Brown, 22, Jackson, was arrested and charged with simple possession of a schedule VI controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was released from the Chester County Jail on his own recognizance.
March 6, 2026
Phazon Stitt, 26, Jackson, 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.
March 7, 2026
Tavoris Clark, 37, Henderson, was arrested and charged with retaliation for past action, resisting stop/frisk/halt arrest/search (no weapons), public intoxication and disorderly conduct. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
Alex Evans, 23, Henderson, 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.
March 8, 2026
Brylan Taylor, 19, Henderson, was arrested and charged with possession/consume intoxicating liquid by persons under 21. He was released from the Chester County Jail on his own recognizance.
City of Henderson
Fire Department
March 2, 2026
7:55 p.m. – 550 Sanford St., Americana Inn, releasing a faulty locking mechanism.
March 3, 2026
9:38 p.m. – 825 Sanford St., electrical fire, out on arrival.
March 4, 2026
10:44 a.m. – 110 Simmons St., illegal burn.
12:23 p.m. – 209 E. Main St., Freed-Hardeman University, Paul Gray Hall, false alarm, humidifier set off alarm.
March 5, 2026
11:28 a.m. – 635 US Highway 45 N, Tractor Supply, standby for propane burnoff.
March 6, 2026
5:28 a.m. – US Highway 45 N at Old Jackson Road, report of motor vehicle crash with injuries, no crash was located.
9:41 a.m. – 203 E. University St., Freed-Hardeman University, Benson Hall, false alarm, malfunction in system.
10:10 a.m. – 1121 Industrial Dr., Arvin Sango, fire in exhaust system, extinguished by fire crews.
10:54 p.m. – 310 E. University St., Heritage Towers, providing assistance to EMS.
March 7, 2026
7:40 a.m. – 203 E. University St., Freed-Hardeman University, Benson Hall, false alarm, malfunction in system.
8:10 a.m. – 121 Crook Ave., Henderson City Hall, elevator rescue.
8:01 p.m. – 144 Hamlett Ave., Freed-Hardeman University, Farrow Hall, burnt food set off alarm.
March 8, 2026
12:22 a.m. – 144 Hamlett Ave., Freed-Hardeman University, Farrow Hall, false alarm, steam from shower set off alarm.
9:48 p.m. – 330 E. University St., Freed-Hardeman University, Woods-East Hall, false alarm, steam from shower set off alarm.
March 9, 2026
6:24 p.m. – 335 E. University St., Freed-Hardeman University, Sewell Hall, Burnt food set off alarm.
8:58 p.m. – 203 E. University St., Freed-Hardeman University, Benson Hall, alarm system malfunction.
10:25 p.m. – 203 E. University St., Freed-Hardeman University, Benson Hall, alarm system malfunction.
The HFD also completed pre-incident surveys at McDonald’s, Wendy’s Pizza Hut, Discount Tobacco, Piggly Wiggly, Lofton Chevrolet, Grantham Properties, Tractor Supply, Dollar Tree, Henderson Family Pharmacy, Chester County Emergency Communications Center, Americana Inn, Simmons Lumber and Freed-Hardeman University: Paul Gray Hall, Bulliner Visual Arts, Black Box Theater and Crews Colbert Center.
Sheriff’s Department
March 2, 2026
Steven Semedo, 46, Henderson, was arrested and charged with two counts violation of Community Supervision for life – Misdemeanor. He was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $1,000 bond.
Gary Halterman, 56, Henderson, was arrested and charged with violation of Community Corrections – Misdemeanor, driving on a canceled/revoked or suspended license and contempt of court. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
March 3, 2026
Brandon Morgan, 28, Jackson, was arrested and charged with driving on a canceled/revoked or suspended license. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
Wesley Glidewell, 44, Henderson, was arrested and charged with contempt of court and felony violation of parole. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
Hunter Murphy, 33, Henderson, was arrested and charged with domestic assault – injury. He was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $3,000 bond.
March 4, 2026
Alanna Pangborn, 61, Enville, was arrested and charged with making a 911 call during a nonemergency situation. She was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $2,000 bond.
Julie Vinson, 56, Henderson, was arrested and charged with violation of Community Corrections – Misdemeanor. She is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
March 5, 2026
Alan Lipford, 61, Bethel Springs, 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.
March 6, 2026
Landon Huff, 22, Henderson, was arrested and charged with violation of Community Corrections – Misdemeanor.
Damon Lipford, 31, Bethel Springs, was arrested and charged with contempt of court. He was released from the Chester County Jail with time served.
Chester County
Fire Department
March 4, 2026
10:49 a.m. – Station One responding, Knuckles Road at Gately Road, investigation of reported brush fire, determined to be a control burn.
8:45 p.m. – Hearns Chapel responding, 115 Dry Creek Road, investigation of reported brush fire, determined to be a control burn.
10:06 p.m. – Deanburg responding, 10550 State Route 100W, motor vehicle crash with entrapment.
March 5, 2026
4:36 p.m. – Jacks Creek responding, State Route 22A S at Sweetlips Road, motor vehicle crash.
4:44 p.m. – Masseyville responding, 395 Old Sobby Road, brush fire.
March 6, 2026
10:10 a.m. – Station One responding, 1121 Industrial Dr., mutual aid – assist HFD with Arvin Sango fire
CCFD Medical Response
The Chester County Fire Department responded to a total of 26 medical calls in Chester County from February 23through March 1.
Chester County
Circuit Court
March 4, 2026
Landon Bruce Stewart, 24, in case 24-CR-87-C, pled guilty to count six, class C felony aggravated assault – use or display deadly weapon and was sentenced to five years in a TDOC facility, receiving credit for time served pretrial, at 100% service prior to released eligibility. He pled guilty to count seven, class C felony aggravated assault – use or display deadly weapon and was sentenced to five years in a TDOC facility, with credit for time served pretrial, at 100% service prior to release eligibility. Counts six and seven are to be served concurrently. Defendant is ordered to pay all court costs. Counts one, first degree murder-consp and counts two and three - first degree murder-attempt, were both dismissed.
Warranty Deeds
Acquire Timber II, LLC to Joseph and Janice Bonicelli - $184,800
Robert and Samantha Allen to Jay Mahaveer Realty, Inc. - $700,000
Robert and Samantha Allen to Jay Shree Keshav Jivan, Inc. - $1,230,000
Jamie and Dana Berry to Lance and Kristen Mosher - $128,000
Norman Bragg Family Trust, Regina Lott – Trustee to Brian and Erika Henson - $535,000
CMH Homes, Inc. to Marty Taylor - $30,000
Christopher Davis to PKK Rem, LLC - $50,000
Logan A. Denbow to Taylor Gann - $255,000
Calvin Elder to Marsi Michelle Meredith - $11,290
Debbie F. Grantham to Andrew Rimmer - $181,500
Rusty and Brandi Harris – Trustees, Rusty and Brandi Harris – Trust to State of TN - $14,000
Clayton and Haley Helmuth to Tony and Tonya Heathcock - $360,000
Lane Thomas Henry to Trevor and Theresa Millmeyer - $79,000
Allan and Makayla Javellana III to Lymon Parsons - $270,000
Justin and Sarah Johnson to Keane M. Charles - $184,900
John and Lisa Lindsey to Lilian Caralee Maness - $22,000
John and Lisa Lindsey to Austin Roberson - $34,000
Patrick and Melanie Malone and Anthony and Tamitha Byrd to Ron Petty Construction Co., Inc. - $35,000
Larry McNeil to Tony Lee McNeil - $50,000
Jerry and Elizabeth Morris, Jr. to Richard Lee Simpson, Jr. - $273,900
Rodney B. Mosier to Jefferey P. Butler - $100,000
Kelby and Katie Newsom to Faustino Pacheco, Jr. - $258,500
William Patrick and Brianna Phelps to Linda Criss Arnold - $235,000
PKK REM, LLC to A.B. Goolsby and Matthew Myers - $30,000
Nicky and Mary Plunk to Jordan Latham - $350,000
Ashley and Carrie Ray to Marsi Michelle Meredith - $41,250
William D. Rowsey to Bo and Aaliyah Cupples - $22,900
Dwain H. and Nona Seaton, Sr. to Chris and Heather McCaskill - $15,000
Amber Shelby, et al to Jerron Wilson - $157,199
Stable Properties to Kelby and Katie Newsom - $364,900
Larry Stone to Jeff and Merlene and Hunter and Rebecca Faulkner - $100,000
Timothy Taylor – Executor, Estate of Margie Ruth Knepp to Timothy Taylor - $0
Foreclosures
James E. Enderton and Carrie J. Enderson - $75,700
Crystal Preslar - $162,389
Todd D. Thorpe - $75,203
