Lieutenant George Evans of the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office said Deputy Steven Casey responded to the area of Highway 258 north of Scotland Neck for a woman being shot at, allegedly by Steven Drew, 38.
Casey arrived and spoke with the victim and found Drew was armed, carrying a .22-caliber rifle. He also found marijuana plants growing in a plant pot in the house.
Drew was charged with assault with a deadly weapon with the intent to kill, simple assault and manufacturing marijuana.
No one was injured and the gun was seized. Drew was jailed without opportunity for bond and has a May 4 court date.
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