Elretha Perkins is a respected mother, community leader, and lifelong advocate who has dedicated her life to serving others. She has consistently shown up for her community with compassion, integrity, and strength. Recently, Elretha Perkins was subjected to an unjust and traumatic encounter with the Eden Police Department that has caused harm not only to her, but to the community she serves.This petition calls for accountability, transparency, and a full review of the actions taken by the Eden Police Department in their treatment of Elretha Perkins. No community leader or any citizen should be subjected to unnecessary force, misconduct, or defamation of character.By signing this petition, you stand in support of Elretha Perkins, affirm the importance of justice and due process, and demand that those entrusted to protect our community be held to the highest standard.
PLEASE ONLY SIGN THIS PETITION IF YOU ARE A RESIDENT IN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY AND A REGISTERED VOTER.
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Reached 100 supporters
January 10, 2026
59 Comments
I have been knowing this wonderful lady over 60+yrs her dad was our barber for years always a Lady first and professional next that she definitely has been miss characterized by this officer and surely is due an apology !!!!!!
I have been followed and stopped by Eden Police for a tinted tag, I have been followed by over 3miles to my job by Eden Police...I even called to make a complaint against the Eden Police Officers for harassment and unlawful and unjust following just on December 31st
As a person who was raised in this daycare since the age of 3 I hate to see ms.rea going through something like this
I petition for Accountability and Justice for Elretha. I personally went there as a child… and my children went there and there is nothing Elretha wouldn’t do for our community or children.
What happened here was soo uncalled for !!!!! She never once deserved this & justice WILL be served. she’s so caring & loving to those in her facility, those out in the community & even strangers- there’s not many left because she’s made family with half of the county ‼️ her character speaks for itself. ❤️ keep fighting mama , we’re with you the whole way !!!
Don't have the Spirit of fear but a sound mind when the people stand and say no more you are paying their paycheck the whole county should be looked at
Justice for Elretha Perkins they need to be held accountable for their actions!
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Elretha Perkins is a respected mother, community leader, and lifelong advocate who has dedicated her life to serving others. She has consistently shown up for her community with compassion, integrity, and strength. Recently, Elretha Perkins was subjected to an unjust and traumatic encounter with the Eden Police Department that has caused harm not only to her, but to the community she serves.This petition calls for accountability, transparency, and a full review of the actions taken by the Eden Police Department in their treatment of Elretha Perkins. No community leader or any citizen should be subjected to unnecessary force, misconduct, or defamation of character.By signing this petition, you stand in support of Elretha Perkins, affirm the importance of justice and due process, and demand that those entrusted to protect our community be held to the highest standard.
PLEASE ONLY SIGN THIS PETITION IF YOU ARE A RESIDENT IN ROCKINGHAM COUNTY AND A REGISTERED VOTER.
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Reached 100 supporters
January 10, 2026
59 Comments
Mrs.Perkins is a absolutely genuine good person and would never hurt a soul or out anyone in danger especially those kids that she lives for on a daily basis. She is an amazing woman that definitely deserves none of this. The officer involved needs to be fully investigated and charged and terminated.
I have been knowing this wonderful lady over 60+yrs her dad was our barber for years always a Lady first and professional next that she definitely has been miss characterized by this officer and surely is due an apology !!!!!!
I have been followed and stopped by Eden Police for a tinted tag, I have been followed by over 3miles to my job by Eden Police...I even called to make a complaint against the Eden Police Officers for harassment and unlawful and unjust following just on December 31st
As a person who was raised in this daycare since the age of 3 I hate to see ms.rea going through something like this
I petition for Accountability and Justice for Elretha. I personally went there as a child… and my children went there and there is nothing Elretha wouldn’t do for our community or children.
What happened here was soo uncalled for !!!!! She never once deserved this & justice WILL be served. she’s so caring & loving to those in her facility, those out in the community & even strangers- there’s not many left because she’s made family with half of the county ‼️ her character speaks for itself. ❤️ keep fighting mama , we’re with you the whole way !!!
Don't have the Spirit of fear but a sound mind when the people stand and say no more you are paying their paycheck the whole county should be looked at
Justice for Elretha Perkins they need to be held accountable for their actions!
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Mrs.Perkins is a absolutely genuine good person and would never hurt a soul or out anyone in danger especially those kids that she lives for on a daily basis. She is an amazing woman that definitely deserves none of this. The officer involved needs to be fully investigated and charged and terminated.