City of Henderson
March 10, 2026
Shaquella Johnson, 35, Jackson, was arrested and charged with cruelty to animals. She was released from the Chester County Jail on her own recognizance.
March 13, 2026
Benjamin Williams, 39, Henderson, was arrested and charged with violation of Community Corrections – Misdemeanor. He is held in the Chester County Jail in lieu of a $4,500 cash only bond.
Shelby Plunk, 64, Bethel Springs, 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.
Heather Peterson, 38, Henderson, was arrested and charged with domestic assault – fear. She is held in the Chester County Jail in lieu of a $10,000 bond.
City of Henderson
Fire Department
May 10, 2026
7:46 a.m. – State Route 100E at E. Main Street, motor vehicle crash with no injuries.
2:47 p.m. – US Highway 45N at W. Main Street, motor vehicle crash with no injuries.
May 12, 2026
1:28 p.m. – 634 E. Main St., Chester County Middle School, malfunction in alarm system.
May 13, 2026
10:16 p.m. – 731 Sand Road Circle, grass fire, out on arrival.
The HFD also completed pre-incident surveys at Family Dollar, Corner Express, Ponytails Salon, Raymond James, Henderson Nutrition, 2975 Old Jackson Road, 1306 US Highway 45N, 1212 US Highway 45N and Arvin Sango.
Sheriff’s Department
March 9, 2026
Christopher Higdon, 41, Friendship, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, driving under the influence with two prior convictions, evading arrest, reckless endangerment-deadly weapon involved, cons. possession of .5 grams or more schedule II methamphetamine with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver, tampering with evidence, reckless driving, driving on a canceled/revoked or suspended license, driving on a canceled/revoked or suspended license due to one driving under the influence conviction, improper use of vehicle registration and obedience to required traffic control device. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
March 10, 2026
Jarkius Person, 29, Jackson, was arrested and charged with resist stop/frisk/halt arrest/search (no weapon), possession of a schedule VI controlled substance with intent to manufacture/deliver/sell and tampering with evidence. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
Sarah Daniel, 49, Henderson, was arrested and charged with assault. She was released from the Chester County Jail on her own recognizance.
March 12, 2026
Brian Oneal, 42, Enville, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault – strangulation. He was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $5,000 bond.
Johnny Morris, 65, Jackson, was arrested and charged with violation of Community Corrections – Felony. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
Carlos Liner, 19, Harrison, was arrested and charged with theft of property $10,000 to $60,000. He was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $10,000 bond.
Chester County
Fire Department
March 11, 2026
7:56 a.m. – Jacks Creek responding, 5065 Sand Mountain Road, structure fire.
March 12, 2026
9:46 a.m. – Sweetlips responding, 1710 Short Farrow Road, false alarm, canceled en route.
March 13, 2026
4:30 p.m. – Hilltop responding, State Route 200 at Petty Vestal Loop, grass fire.
March 14, 2026
3:52 a.m. – Sweetlips responding, 960 Tar Creek Road, structure fire.
2:09 p.m. – Deanburg responding, 680 Eaton Road, brush fire.
CCFD Medical Response
The Chester County Fire Department responded to a total of 14 medical calls in Chester County from March 9 through March 15.
Chester County
Circuit Court
January 22, 2026
Carson Booth Riley, 23, in case 25-CR-70, pled guilty to count one, class C felony aggravated burglary (habitation) and was sentenced to five years in a TDOC facility at 100% service prior to release eligibility, 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, and ordered to pay all court costs plus $500 in fines. He pled guilty to count two, class D felony identity theft and was sentenced to four years in a TDOC facility, 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. Riley 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, with credit for time served, a minimum of 100% service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs, all suspended and supervised, a period of 180 days incarceration to be served prior to release on probation or Community Corrections. He pled guilty to count four, class E felony theft of firearm less than $2,500, and was sentenced to two years in a TDOC facility at 30% service prior to release eligibility, with 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. All counts are concurrent with each other and with Chester County 25-CR-69. It is not the intent of the court for duplication of Jail Credit to be applied to consecutive sentences. He is to follow all rules of probation, to have no contact with victims or witnesses, must submit to random drug and alcohol screens and must maintain full-time employment or be a full-time student. All weapons and contraband, including cash, are forfeited to the arresting agency.
February 23, 2026
Kassieanna Skylar Dawn Eads, 28, in case 26-CR-4, pled guilty to count one, class A misdemeanor 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, a period of 180 days incarceration to be served prior to release on probation or Community Corrections and ordered to pay court costs plus $750 in fines. She pled guilty to count two, class C felony tampering with evidence and was sentenced to three years in a TDOC facility at 30% service prior to release eligibility, with 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. She pled guilty to count three, class C felony introducing contraband into a penal facility and was sentenced to three years in a TDOC facility at 30% service prior to release eligibility, with 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. Eads 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, 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, a period of 180 days incarceration to be served prior to release on probation or Community Corrections, and ordered to pay costs plus $150 in fines. She pled guilty to count five, class B misdemeanor driving on a canceled/revoked or suspended 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. She pled guilty to count six, class C misdemeanor window tint 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 and ordered to pay costs plus $25 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. She is to follow all rules of probation, to have no contact with victims or witnesses, must submit to random drug and alcohol screens and must maintain full-time employment or be a full-time student. All weapons and contraband, including cash, are forfeited to the arresting agency.
Brian Ewing, 57, in case 26-CR-3, pled guilty to count one, class A misdemeanor fraudulent use of credit/debit card – illegal possession and was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in the Chester County Jail, receiving credit for time served pretrial, a minimum of 100% service prior to eligibility for work release, furlough, trusty status or rehabilitative programs, all suspended and supervised. He pled guilty to count two, class C felony identity theft trafficking and was sentenced to four years in a TDOC facility at 30% service prior to release eligibility, with credit for time served, all suspended and supervised and ordered to pay all court costs. All counts are concurrent within this docket number. It is not the intent of the court for duplication of Jail Credit to be applied to consecutive sentences. He is to follow all rules of probation, to have no contact with victims or witnesses, must submit to random monthly drug and alcohol screens and must maintain full-time employment or be a full-time student. All weapons and contraband, including cash, are forfeited to the arresting agency.
Warranty Deeds
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
