Vance County Sheriff's Office

06/06/2026

06/05/2026

The Vance County Sheriff's Office, the FBI, the SBI, the Henderson Police Department, the Granville County Sheriff's Office and other law enforcement partners are working together as one investigative team to find and arrest two escaped inmates.
"I know you want to hear details about the manhunt, but we can’t talk about what we are doing, we don’t want Miles and Knott to hear what we know about their movements They planned their escape in advance, they were picked up nearby, and they are being helped while they are on the run, said Vance County Sheriff Curtis R. Brame. "We are making significant progress to find them and to identify anyone and everyone involved in their escape. To anyone who knows where they are now, who assisted or supported them, now is the time to turn them in before anyone is hurt. I want everyone in my community to be safe, every law enforcement officer to be safe, and I want these escapees to be captured safely."
Michael Lewis Miles Jr. and Lishawn Knott are considered armed and dangerous. Miles and Knott were in the Vance County Detention Center being held for multiple state drug trafficking and gun related charges when they escaped on June 3, 2026, at approximately 2:00 p.m.
Miles is 33 years old, 6’0”, approximately 180 lbs., with black and brown eyes and a prominent neck tattoo.
Knott is 21 years old, 5' 11", approximately 160 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes with numerous face tattoos including a large cross on his forehead.
If you see Miles and Knott, do not approach them, call 911 or the Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925. There is a combined reward up to $40,000.
We appreciate assistance from the North Carolina Outdoor Advertising Association for donating available digital billboard space.

06/04/2026

New digital billboards are going up across North Carolina to expand the ongoing search for two escaped inmates to advertise a combined reward of up to $40,000 for information leading to their arrests. Michael Lewis Miles Jr. and Lishawn Knott are both considered armed and dangerous. Miles and Knott were in the Vance County Detention Center being held for multiple state drug trafficking and gun related charges when they escaped on June 3, 2026, at approximately 2:00 p.m.

The Vance County Sheriff's Office, the FBI, the SBI, the Henderson Police Department and other law enforcement partners are developing and following leads, collecting and exploiting surveillance video, interviewing witnesses, associates, family members of the escapees, and conducting sophisticated court authorized investigative techniques to capture them.
Miles is 33 years old, 6’0”, approximately 180 lbs., with black and brown eyes and a prominent neck tattoo.
Knott is 21 years old, 5' 11", approximately 160 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes with numerous face tattoos including a large cross on his forehead.

We ask home and business owners to lock your vehicles, close your garage doors, and lock up your sheds.

If you see Miles and Knott, do not approach them, call 911 or the Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers at 252-492-1925.
We appreciate assistance from the North Carolina Outdoor Advertising Association for donating available digital billboard space.

06/04/2026

The Vance County Sheriff's Office, Henderson Police Department, Federal Bureau of Investigation, North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and other law enforcement partners are working to locate two men who escaped from the Vance County Detention Center on
June 3, 2026, at approximately 2:00 p.m.

The FBI and the Vance County Crime Stoppers are offering a combined reward up to $40,000 to locate and capture the escapees. Up to $20,000 for each individual. They may be traveling together or separately.

Michael Lewis Miles Jr. and Lishawn Knott are both considered armed and dangerous. Miles and Knott were in the Vance County Detention Center held for multiple state drug trafficking and gun related charges. They were familiar with one another prior to being arrested.

We are asking the public to check home surveillance video or trail/hunting camera images to assist in real-time tracking of the escapees. Please lock your vehicles, close your garage doors, and lock up your sheds.

Miles is 33 years old, 6’0”, approximately 180 lbs., with black and brown eyes and a prominent neck tattoo.

Knott is 21 years old, 5' 11", approximately 160 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes with numerous face tattoos including a large cross on his forehead.

If you see Miles and Knott, do not approach, call 911 or the Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers at (252) 492-1925.

06/02/2026

❗️❗️Scam alert❗️❗️

Citizens of Vance County be advised there is a scam going around in which people are pretending to be Law Enforcement Officers about serving Subpoenas and Warrants. Please don’t give out any personal information over the phone or any social media. If you have any questions or concerns about this incident feel free to call the Vance County Sheriff’s Office at 252-738-2200.

05/07/2026

Due to weather forecast, the date for this event has been changed. The new date is September 19th. Anyone who has already signed up will not have to register again.

05/06/2026

LOCATED

🚨 MISSING PERSON 🚨
The Vance County Sheriff's Office is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing person.
Termain Alexander Howell Jr.
• Black Male
• 20 Years Old
• Approximately 6’0” Tall
• Last spoke with family on April 30, 2026
If you have seen Termain Howell Jr. or have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact the Vance County Sheriff’s Office at (252) 738-2200 or Henderson-Vance Crime Stoppers at (252) 492-1925.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the P3 Tips App.
Please share to help bring him home safely.

05/02/2026

Joint Press Release- May 1, 2026
Through a joint operation conducted on May 1, 2026, the Vance County Sheriff’s Office, Henderson Police Department, North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (Raleigh-Durham Safe Streets Task Force) executed two search warrants within Vance County, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure of a significant quantity of narcotics.
Location 1: 1843 Vicksboro Road, Lot 22 – Henderson, NC
Seized- 31,100 dosage units of He**in, 3,044 Grams of Methamphetamine, 1,100 Grams of Fentanyl, 296 grams of M30 pills, 958 grams of Ma*****na, $4,247 in US Currency, 3 fi****ms (1 stolen), other drug manufacturing equipment and associated material.
Micheal Lewis Miles (33)
120 Spring Lane, Henderson, NC
Charges:
• (2) Trafficking Methamphetamine
• (4) Trafficking Opium/He**in
• (2) Trafficking Fentanyl
• PWISD Methamphetamine
• PWISD He**in
• PWISD Fentanyl
• PWISD Ma*****na
• PWIMSD Schedule I Controlled Substance
• Felony Possession of Ma*****na
• Possession of a Firearm by Convicted Felon
• Possession of a Stolen Firearm
Lee Arthur Adams (43)
4340 County Home Road, Greenville, NC
Charges:
• (2) Trafficking Methamphetamine
• (4) Trafficking Opium/He**in
• (2) Trafficking Fentanyl
• PWISD Methamphetamine
• PWISD He**in
• PWISD Fentanyl
• PWISD Ma*****na
• PWIMSD Schedule I Controlled Substance
• Felony Possession of Ma*****na
• Possession of a Stolen Firearm
Location 2: 31 South Oliver Drive, Lot 10 – Henderson, NC
Seized- $2,445 in US Currency, 29 Grams of Methamphetamine, 3 grams of Fentanyl Pills, 1- G***k 9mm, and Machine gun conversion device.
Omir Khaseed Gibbs (21)
29 Coyote Court, Henderson, NC
Charges:
• (2) Trafficking Methamphetamine
• Maintaining a Vehicle/Dwelling for Controlled Substances
• Exposing Children to a Controlled Substance
• PWISD Schedule II Controlled Substance
• PWIMSD Methamphetamine
• Possession of a Machine Gun
• Possession of a Firearm by Convicted Felon
Micheal Lewis Miles, also known as “Mike Mike,” is currently on federal probation.
All individuals were held under no bond and transported to the Vance County Detention Center, where they remain pending court proceedings at the state and/or federal level.
Sheriff Curtis Brame and Chief Marcus Barrow commend the coordinated efforts of all agencies involved. This operation reflects the strength of continued partnerships and a shared commitment to removing dangerous narcotics and fi****ms from our community.

04/21/2026

💙🧩 VANCE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE COMMUNITY NOTICE 🧩💙

The Vance County Sheriff’s Office is proud to support and help spread the word about the upcoming Autism Awareness Event taking place right here in our community.

📅 Date: April 26, 2026
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Vance County Courthouse Parking Lot, Henderson, NC

This special event is dedicated to raising awareness, celebrating our amazing children on the autism spectrum, and bringing our community together in a spirit of love, support, and acceptance.

💙 Join us for a day that reminds us all:
Being different is totally OK!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families, community members, and vendors are all encouraged to participate and show their support.

Let’s come together to celebrate, uplift, and stand united for a great cause.

📞 For more information or vendor opportunities, please contact:
919-514-8897 or Keke Terry via Facebook