City of Henderson
June 24, 2026
Ricardo M. Mendiola, 25, Bethel Springs, 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.
June 25, 2026
Lisa Ann Buchanan, 60, Jackson, 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.
Jaquishia Sharnea Ware, 29, Jackson, was arrested and charged with driving on a canceled/revoked or suspended license. She was released from the Chester County Jail without bond.
June 28, 2026
Edrecus V. Williams, 28, Bolivar, was arrested and charged with driving while license suspended and simple possession of a schedule VI controlled substance. She was released from the Chester County Jail on her own recognizance.
City of Henderson
Fire Department
No reports.
Sheriff’s Department
June 23, 2026
Jeremy Austin Bell, 28, Finger, was arrested and charged with violation of Community Corrections – Misdemeanor. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
June 24, 2026
Gregory Keith Johnson, 63, Reagan, was arrested and charged with violation of Community Corrections – Misdemeanor. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
June 25, 2026
Alexander Thomas Coln, 20, Glen, Miss., was arrested and charged with theft of property $1,000 or less. He was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $1,000 bond.
June 26, 2026
Brandy Rena Gaines, 47, Enville, was arrested and charged with violation of Community Corrections – Misdemeanor. She is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
Jessie Jay Gilbert, 45, Jackson, was arrested and charged with violation of Community Corrections – Misdemeanor. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
Johnny Keith Morris, 65, Jackson, was arrested and charged with violation of Community Corrections – Felony. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
June 28, 2026
Teriyaki Dandarnell Anderson, 50, Henderson, was arrested and charged with domestic assault – fear. She was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $2,000 bond.
Jacob Channing Gainey, 30, Jackson, was arrested and charged with filing a false report. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
Jordan Alan Malone, 30, Springdale, Ark., 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.
Christopher Dale Morris, 36, Luray, was arrested and charged with contempt of court. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
Chad Robert Turner, 39, Finger, was arrested and charged with evading arrest. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
Chester County
Fire Department
June 27, 2026
11:19 p.m. – 133 E. Main St., stand by for event, Station One responding.
CCFD Medical Response
The Chester County Fire Department responded to a total of 15 medical calls in Chester County from June 22 through June 28.
Chester County
Circuit Court
June 15, 2026
Adrian Prather, 21, in case 26-CR-13, pled guilty to counts one/two (merged), class E felony possession of schedule VI drugs with intent to sell and was sentenced to two 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 plus $2,000 in fines. He pled guilty to counts three/four (merged), class E felony possession of a firearm with intent to go armed – dangerous felony attempt, and was sentenced to two years in a TDOC facility at 30% service prior to release eligibility, with credit for time served. He pled guilty to count five, class A misdemeanor prohibited from possessing firearm under state/federal law and was sentenced to nine 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 A misdemeanor possession unlawful drug paraphernalia uses and activities and was sentenced to nine months in the Chester County Jail with credit for time served, a minimum of 75% service prior to release eligibility and ordered to pay costs plus $150 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. There is no work release and no post-plea expungement. All contraband – firearms, cash, etc., are forfeited to the arresting agency.
Patra Frenchan Welch, 52, in case 26-CR-70-B, pled guilty to counts one/two (merged), class B felony methamphetamine – manufacture/deliver/sell/possession with intent – 26 grams or more, and was sentenced to 16 years in a TDOC facility at 35% service prior to release eligibility, receiving credit for time served pretrial, and was ordered to pay all court costs plus $2,000 in fines. He pled guilty to count five, 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 costs plus $150 in fines. He pled guilty to count six, class C felony possession of a weapon – convicted felony drug offense, and was sentenced to six years in a TDOC facility at 85% service prior to release eligibility with credit for time served. He pled guilty to count seven, class C felony possession of a weapon (firearm ammunition) – convicted felony drug offense, and was sentenced to six years in a TDOC facility at 85% service prior to release eligibility, receiving credit for time served. Welch pled guilty to count 10, class C felony bribe of a witness, and was sentenced to eight years in a TDOC facility at 35% service prior to release eligibility. He pled guilty to count 11, class D felony tampering with evidence – attempt and was sentenced to six years in a TDOC facility at 35% service prior to release eligibility, with credit for time served. Count three, class D felony possession of firearm with intent to go armed – dangerous felony, count four, class D felony possession of firearm with intent to go armed – dangerous felony, count eight, class D felony possession firearm with intent to go armed – dangerous felony and count nine, class D felony possession of firearm with intent to go armed – dangerous felony were dismissed. All counts are concurrent with each other and with 25-CR-96, 25-CR-95, 25-CR-41, 25-CR-42 and 25-CR-43. It is not the intent of the court for duplication of Jail Credit to be applied to consecutive sentences.
