City of Henderson
Police Department
September 15, 2026
Beth Ann Kiestler, 41, Bethel Springs, was arrested and charged with schedule II possession, simple possession of a schedule VI controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $3,000 bond.
September 17, 2026
Terrilla Cockerham, 31, Henderson, was arrested and charged with domestic assault – fear with priors and harassment. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
September 18, 2026
Daniel G. Beshires, 36, Henderson, 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.
Jason Helgeland, 25, was arrested and charged with assault, harassment and disorderly conduct. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
Kaeleigh Shawna Ryann Morris, 34, 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.
Justin Zane Walker, 40, Dozier, was arrested and charged with schedule II methamphetamine simple possession and possession of drug paraphernalia. He is held in the Chester County Jail in lieu of a $2,000 bond.
City of Henderson
Fire Department
September 16, 2026
4:39 p.m. – 110 E. University St., Freed-Hardeman University Tyler Hall, false alarm, malfunction in system.
September 17, 2026
9:20 a.m. – 209 E. Main St., Freed-Hardeman University Paul Gray Hall, false alarm, malfunction in system.
2:54 p.m. – 2870 Old Jackson Road, ASC, grass fire started by downed powerlines.
Fire Inspections were conducted at Freed-Hardeman University Gardner Center, Pruett Bookstore, Paul Gray Hall and the Arts Center.
September 18, 2026
10:35 a.m. – 708 E. Main St., East Chester Elementary, public education event.
September 20, 2026
1:23 a.m. – Freed-Hardeman University, Benson Hall, aerosol spray set off alarm.
Chester County
Sheriff’s Department
September 15, 2026
Acquanetta Shenel Brooks, 36, Jackson, was arrested and charged with violation of Corrections. She is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
September 17, 2026
James Lloyd Duff, 57, Pontotoc, Mississippi, was arrested and charged with driving on a canceled/revoked or suspended license. He was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $250 cash bond.
Charles Winston Goodman, 45, Enville, was arrested and charged with domestic assault – fear. He was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $1,000 bond.
Medrekus Leonta McKinnie, 33, Henderson, was arrested and charged with violation of probation – circuit and violation of Community Corrections – Felony. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
Shawn Anthony Stewart, 56, Pinson, was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, driving on a canceled/revoked or suspended license, violation of the implied consent law and reckless driving. He was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $4,000 bond.
Michelle Denise Vestal, 55, Bradford, was arrested and charged with contempt of court. She was released from the Chester County Jail after posting a $500 cash bond.
September 20, 2026
Lucas Lonzeo Wilson, 40, Henderson, was arrested and charged with community supervision violation. He is held in the Chester County Jail without bond.
Chester County
Fire Department
September 14, 2026
9:33 p.m. – State Route 22A N at State Route 100E, Hazmat – oil spill in the highway, Jacks Creek Volunteer Fire Dept. responding.
September 15, 2026
2:39 p.m. – 480 Enville Road, grass fire, Sweet Lips Volunteer Fire Dept. responding.
5:22 p.m. – Montezuma Road at Simmons Road, small grass fire next to the road, Station One responding.
9:45 p.m. – Enville Road at Sweet Lips Road, vehicle fire, Sweet Lips Volunteer Fire Dept. responding.
September 16, 2026
4:35 p.m. – 900 Deanburg Road, motor vehicle crash with entrapment, Deanburg Volunteer Fire Dept. responding.
September 17, 2026
2:15 p.m. – 8375 Enville Road, grass fire, Sweet Lips Volunteer Fire Department responding.
2:56 p.m. – 2785 Old Jackson Road, mutual aid for Henderson Fire Department, power line down/grass fire, Station One responding.
September 19, 2026
2:23 p.m. – 3495 Island Road, combine on fire, Hilltop Volunteer Fire Department responding.
September 20, 2026
1:56 a.m. – 80 Sid Pickett Lane, structure fire, Sweet Lips Volunteer Fire Department responding.
7:26 a.m. – State Route 100E at Roby Road, investigation for smoke in the area, Jacks Creek Volunteer Fire Department responding.
5:05 p.m. – 1730 Old Finger Road, structure fire, Station One responding.
CCFD Medical Response
The Chester County Fire Department responded to a total of 18 medical calls in Chester County from September 14 through September 20.
Chester County
Circuit Court
No reports.
