Henderson County public safety surge: Casper poison + child exploitation/fentanyl baby + runaway + HCSO app + crisis + schools [developing]
Key Questions
What is the latest on the Casper-Leinenkugel poisoning case in Henderson County?
Henderson County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) seized records linking acetonitrile cyanide to the deaths. A trial is upcoming.
What charges does Jessica Cho face, and what are the details?
Thirty-two-year-old Jessica Cho from Saluda was charged with child abuse after her baby tested positive for fentanyl. She was given a $10,000 bond.
Who was charged in the Henderson County child exploitation case?
Local man John Duncan was charged in a child exploitation case by deputies.
What is the status of runaway Juliana Smith?
Juliana Smith, the runaway, has been found safe.
What recent news involves North Henderson High School?
Former girls basketball coach Charles Bratu died at age 52. Henderson County Schools reported a 93.6% graduation rate and a 7-0 soccer record.
Casper-Leinenkugel poison: HCSO seized records linking acetonitrile cyanide to deaths; trial soon. New: John Duncan child exploitation; Jessica Cho baby fentanyl positive (child abuse); runaway Juliana Smith safe; drug busts/child neglect. Crisis 70-75% behavioral 911s; Recovery Court; HCSO app; North Henderson coach Charles Bratu dies 52. HC Schools 93.6% grad rate; soccer 7-0. Seek trends/courts.