Davidson County Sheriff's Office

06/05/2026

In April 2026, members of the Invictus Task Force initiated an investigation related to multiple Cybertips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. During the course of the investigation, Jonathan Hernan Reina was identified as a suspect.

On June 4, 2026, with the assistance of the Davidson County Special Response Team and the Davidson County T.R.A.C.E team a search warrant was executed by members of the Invictus Task Force; as a result, Jonathan Hernan Reina was subsequently taken into custody and charged with ten (10) count of Felony Second- Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor. Reina was transported to the Davidson County Detention Center, where the magistrate issued $30,000 Secured bond and set a first appearance in Davidson County District Court for June 5, 2026. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Invictus Task Force representatives.

The Invictus Task Force is a joint effort of Randolph, Alamance, Davidson, Forsyth, and Rockingham Counties, the Liberty Police Department, the State Bureau of Investigation, and Homeland Security in the fight against internet crimes against children (ICAC), sexual abuse, trafficking, and the exploitation of children using a collaboration of resources as a force multiplier.
www.theinvictusproject.org
IF YOU BELIEVE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW MAY BE A VICTIM OF
CHILD EXPLOITATION OR TRAFFICKING,
Call the national hotline for 24/7 assistance. 1-888-373-7888 or text "HELP" to 233733

06/03/2026

06/03/2026

Detectives with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division and the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Traffic and Criminal Enforcement Team (TRACE) are working multiple investigations where the offender/offender(s) are breaking into motor vehicles and stealing items from inside the vehicle. The targeted vehicles are being left unlocked by their owners at their homes, and these crimes are taking place in the early morning hours. More than 50 of these vehicle break-ins have taken place in the past three months in the North Davidson area of the County, in neighborhoods.

The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office is offering a $1,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the offender(s) who are committing these crimes. Please call Detective Swaim with information regarding this investigation. You can also contact the Lexington Area Crimestoppers at (336) 243-2400 with information regarding these vehicle break-ins.

CRIME PREVENTION TIPS-The following is information and tips from Sergeant Azelton who is the supervisor for the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Crime Prevention Division that may help safeguard against vehicle break-ins and protect your personal information and belongings from vehicle break-ins:

Always lock your vehicle and take your keys with you, even for quick errands.

Don’t leave personal mail or valuables in your car, especially in view.

Keep your garage door opener out of sight, lock it in your dash when the car is parked.

Never leave your vehicle running.

Lock your vehicle’s trunk, hatchback or tailgate.

Close all windows and doors, including vent or wing windows and sunroofs.

Buy—and use—a vehicle alarm. You may think no one notices alarms anymore, but they are effective deterrents to thieves looking for an easy target.

If you have a garage, park and lock your car in it and lock your garage doors. Always lock your car when it’s parked in the driveway.

Park in a well-lit area of your driveway.

Before entering your vehicle, scan the surrounding area, and always check the interior and the floor and rear seat areas.

Install exterior security cameras on your property in view of your vehicles with motion lights.

Always report suspicious activity to law enforcement.

Please contact Sergeant Azelton if you are interested in starting a Community Watch Program in your neighborhood or if you would like to have him conduct a property security assessment of your property. A property security assessment by our Crime Prevention Division is an on-site expert evaluation of your home or business to properly identify security vulnerabilities and recommend security strategies. This is a free service provided by the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office. You can reach Sergeant Azelton at (336) 249-0131.

06/03/2026

DAVIDSON COUNTY SHERIFF RICHIE SIMMONS ATTENDS NORTH CAROLINA SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION’S 2026 LEGISLATIVE DAY AT GENERAL ASSEMBLY

This week, the North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association hosted sheriffs and their personnel from all corners of the state for their annual Legislative Day at the General Assembly in Raleigh.

Sheriff Simmons of Davidson was proud to be able to attend the event. Commenting on the experience, Sheriff Simmons said, “The decisions being made in Raleigh have a real impact on public safety in our counties, so I am grateful to be able to be the voice of the people of Davidson County when it comes to criminal justice issues. These relationships we build and maintain during each legislative session ensure that we all share a common goal with our legislators of keeping all of our citizens safe.”

Each year while the legislature is in session, sheriffs and their personnel are invited to join North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association staff and lobbyists at the state capital to meet with legislators. This event allows sheriffs the opportunity to meet face to face with lawmakers to discuss public safety and law enforcement issues.

This year, sheriffs discussed with legislators the necessity that the General Assembly enact legislation to keep THC products out of the hands of minors. Sheriffs across the state continue to see children and others suffer serious illness and effects from buying products that are intoxicating in nature from stores that everyone – even children – can access. Sheriffs also discussed a bill related to robocalls. The bill would make it unlawful for someone to call pretending to be a sheriff, or personnel with a law enforcement agency in order to defraud a person for money, a common scam this year in North Carolina.

The sheriffs and their personnel who attended began the day with a meeting with North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association staff before making their way to the General Assembly for their scheduled meetings with their legislators.

North Carolina Sheriffs’ Association President Sheriff Ricky Buchanan of McDowell County was in attendance at Legislative Day and emphasized the importance of sheriffs maintaining positive relationships with lawmakers. “Legislative Day lets us have real, one-on-one conversations with our legislators to let them know what deputies are experiencing in our communities, and what our citizens see as real public safety concerns. It is important for them to hear about the issues directly from the source.”

Sheriff Richie Simmons
2511 E. US Hwy 64
Lexington, NC 27292

06/03/2026

Davidson County, NC —
On June 1, 2026, Detectives with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office T.R.A.C.E. Team conducted a driver’s license checkpoint at the intersection of Lacy Hepler Road and Mt. Zion Church Road, Thomasville. During the checkpoint, a Chevrolet Traverse was stopped after it was determined that the driver, Bryan Shell of Thomasville, was operating the vehicle with a suspended driver’s license. During the course of the traffic stop, Shell was found in possession of a concealed firearm. Shell was placed under arrest and charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and carrying a concealed weapon. He was placed in the Davidson County Jail under no bond due to being out on pretrial release and is scheduled to appear in Davidson County Court in June 2026.
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 15A-532, conditions of release in criminal proceedings are determined by judicial officials. Bond amounts are not set by members of law enforcement. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

05/26/2026

Press Release:
On May18, 2026, members of the Invictus Task Force initiated an investigation related to a report of First-Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor. During the course of the investigation, Troy Lee Pore was identified as a suspect.

On May 22, 2026, the Invictus Task Force charged Troy Lee Pore with eight (8) counts of Felony First- Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, seven (7) counts of Felony Indecent Liberties with a Minor, and four (4) counts of Felony Distributing Obscene Material to a Minor. The Task Force served Pore at the Alamance County Detention Center, where the magistrate issued no bond and set a first appearance in Alamance County District Court for May 26, 2026. The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office, Invictus Task Force representatives

The Invictus Task Force is a joint effort of Randolph, Alamance, Davidson, Forsyth, and Rockingham Counties, the Liberty Police Department, the State Bureau of Investigation, and Homeland Security in the fight against internet crimes against children (ICAC), sexual abuse, trafficking, and the exploitation of children using a collaboration of resources as a force multiplier.
www.theinvictusproject.org
IF YOU BELIEVE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW MAY BE A VICTIM OF
CHILD EXPLOITATION OR TRAFFICKING,
Call the national hotline for 24/7 assistance. 1-888-373-7888 or text "HELP" to 233733

05/26/2026

T.R.A.C.E. Team Arrest Two People on Drug Charges During Traffic Stop.
Davidson County, NC — On May 20th, 2026, detectives with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office T.R.A.C.E. Team conducted a traffic stop on a Ford truck in the area of Hill Road and Wedgewood Drive, Lexington for a traffic violation. During the course of the investigation, detectives found the driver in possession of methamphetamine, co***ne, and drug paraphernalia and the passenger in possession of methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. The driver, Jeremy Ray Davis, age 29, of Denton, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of co***ne and possession of drug paraphernalia. The passenger, Kimberly Natasha Ensley, age 36, of Lexington, was arrested and charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Davis is scheduled to appear in Davidson County Court in May 2026. Ensley was placed in the Davidson County Jail and is scheduled to appear in Davidson County Court in May 2026.
Per North Carolina General Statute 15A-532, judicial officials determine conditions of release in criminal proceedings. Bond amounts are not set by members of law enforcement. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

05/26/2026

On May 5, 2026, Deputies with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Division conducted an Animal Cruelty Investigation in the 100 block of Prevette Rd, Lexington, North Carolina.
During the investigation, multiple criminal violations were observed while on scene.

Christopher D. Cartrette, Belinda Cartrette, Christopher Z. Cartrett, and Aliza Chhit, were charged with (15) counts of Felony Animal Cruelty, (3) misdemeanour counts of Instigating Animal Cruelty, and (1) misdemeanour counts of Local Ordinance Violations.
Christopher Z. Cartrette and Aliza Chhit were arrested on 05/20/26 and were taken before the Davidson County Magistrate’s Office, where they were received an unsecured bond.
Christopher D. Cartrette and Belinda Cartrette were arrested on 05/23/26. Christopher D. Cartrette received an unsecured bond and Belinda Cartrette received a $10,000 secured bond. All parties are scheduled to appear in Davidson County District Court on August 11, 2026.
This investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to contact Corporal C. Soles with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control Division at (336) 242-2105.
Pursuant to North Carolina General Statute 15A-532, conditions of release in judicial proceedings are determined by judicial officials. Bond amounts are not set by law enforcement. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

05/26/2026

Davidson County, NC - On May 22, 2026, Deputies with the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office received a report from Wake Forest Baptist Brenner Children's Hospital regarding child abuse after a two-and-a-half-month-old female was brought into the hospital. The child’s father, Dakota Carter, age 20 of Thomasville, had called 911 after the child had reportedly become unresponsive during feeding. Davidson County EMS responded to the home on Old Highway 29, Thomasville, and transported the child to Brenner’s Hospital. Once at the hospital, medical staff reported the child had suffered bleeding on the brain that came from an intentional act.

Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division responded to the hospital to begin an investigation. Over the course of the investigation, it was determined that the injuries on the child were the result of shaken baby syndrome. Dakota Carter was subsequently charged with one count of felony child abuse inflicting serious bodily injury. Carter received a $200,000.00 secured bond by the magistrate and was placed in the Davidson County Detention Center. He is scheduled to appear in the Davidson County District Court on May 26, 2026.

The Davidson County Sheriff’s Office would like to thank our partners at the Davidson County District Attorney’s Office and the Davidson County Child Protective Services for their cooperation and assistance with this investigation.

Per North Carolina General Statute 15A-532, Judicial Officials determine conditions for release of persons in Judicial proceedings. Bond amounts are not set by members of law enforcement. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Shaken baby syndrome is a serious brain injury that results from forcefully shaking an infant or a toddler. It also is known as abusive head trauma, shaken impact syndrome, inflicted head injury or whiplash shaken infant syndrome. Shaken baby syndrome can damage or destroy a child's brain cells. This form of child abuse can cause permanent brain damage or death. Approximately 1,400 cases of shaken baby syndrome were reported in the United States each year, with 75% of victims being under 12-months old, and 85% of the cases involved primary caregivers as the suspect. In 2023, there were 546,159 reported cases of child abuse in the United States.

This remains an active and ongoing investigation. No additional details will be released at this time to protect the integrity of the case and the privacy of any juveniles involved. Anyone with additional information related to this matter is encouraged to contact Davidson County Sheriff’s Office Detectives, Underwood or Dennis at 336-242-2120.