HANOVER, Va. – On October 27, 2017, the Sheriff’s Office responded to the 15000 block of Beaver Den lane for a reported residential burglary. Shortly after the first reported incident, the Sherriff’s Office responded to the 15000 block of Tyler Station Road for a second reported residential burglary. The Sheriff’s Office later responded to the report of a third residential burglary in the area of 17000 block of Katy Lane. 

During the investigation, the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop which lead to the arrest of both burglary suspects. Stephen Denekas, 28, of Fredericksburg, Virginia and Kevin Henderson, 22, of Fredericksburg, Virginia were taken into custody. Both suspects were charged with residential burglary, grand larceny and possession of burglary tools. Additional charges are pending for both suspects in Caroline County.

“I am proud of the efforts of our investigative team and the efforts of the Caroline County Sheriff’s Office for identifying the suspects and quickly apprehending them before any further criminal acts were committed. Although an arrest has been made, we will continue to make sure all evidence is identified to ensure support of a successful prosecution,” said Colonel David R. Hines.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact the Hanover County Sheriff’s Office at (804) 365-6140 or Crime Stoppers at (804) 780-1000. Citizens can also text Crime Stoppers at 274637 (CRIMES), using the keyword “iTip” followed by their tip. Both Crime Stoppers methods are anonymous