Crime
Cartersville Police Arrest Alleya Henry After Fatal Shooting at Gas Station Parking Lot
CARTERSVILLE, Ga. — Authorities in Cartersville have arrested a 25-year-old woman following a deadly shooting late Friday night in the parking lot of a local gas station.
According to the Cartersville Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 11:14 p.m. on April 4, 2025, to the Victory Fuels gas station located at 118 North Tennessee Street.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a male victim in the parking lot suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Following a preliminary investigation, police arrested Alleya Noel Henry, 25, at the scene.
Officials have not yet released the circumstances surrounding the incident, including what may have led to the shooting or whether Henry had any prior relationship with the victim.
Her exact charges have not been publicly disclosed as of Saturday.
The identity of the deceased male has not yet been released pending next-of-kin notification.
The investigation remains active and ongoing. Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact the Cartersville Police Department at 770-382-2526.
Authorities are expected to release further details as they become available.
Crime
Former Texas Worship Minister and Christian Musician Jon Sheptock Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — A married Christian musician and former worship minister who once performed at a rally for former President Donald Trump has been arrested on multiple child sexual abuse material (CSAM) charges, authorities confirmed.
According to officials, Jon Sheptock, a former minister at First Montgomery Baptist Church, was taken into custody on September 26 by detectives from the Montgomery County Constable’s Human Trafficking and Child Exploitation Unit.
He faces charges of possession and production of child pornography following a detailed investigation into allegations of long-term misconduct.
The arrest was based on testimony from a woman who alleged that Sheptock stole a photograph of her approximately nine years ago, when she was 17 years old.
The victim told investigators that after sending her the image, Sheptock demanded explicit photographs and later sent her a video depicting a violent assault, warning that he “did not want that to happen to her.”
Court records further indicate that Sheptock showed the victim nude images of both adults and minors on his computer.
Investigators allege that the misconduct continued as recently as October 2023, when Sheptock reportedly sent a text message to the victim containing a nude image of young girls.
Before his arrest, Sheptock was widely known as a Christian recording artist and motivational speaker.
His now-deleted website biography stated that he was born without arms and with one leg shorter than the other, yet went on to describe himself as a “thriving Christian recording artist and speaker.” He has been married for 26 years and is the father of three daughters.
In a public statement, First Montgomery Baptist Church confirmed that Sheptock was immediately removed from all ministry responsibilities following his arrest.
The church emphasized that Sheptock did not hold any position involving direct contact with children, and there is no indication that minors associated with the church were involved or affected.
Sheptock gained wider public attention in January 2022, when he performed the national anthem at a rally for then-President Donald Trump, according to The Independent.
If convicted, Sheptock faces a potential prison sentence ranging from two to twenty years.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are encouraging anyone with additional information to contact the Montgomery County Constable’s Office Human Traffic.