Hines and Richardson
Richardson's alleged supplier, Jasper Hines, 63, was also at the scene and was arrested as well.
Captain A.M. Harris of the City Drug Task Force described Richardson as reputed user who “can make contact to get you what you want.”
Hines was previously arrested in early February on cocaine-related counts.
Harris said in a statement information supplied by Halifax County Sheriff's Office investigators led to the operation.
Hines was found in possession of 12 hits of crack and a user amount of marijuana.
Agent D. Radford arrested and charged Richardson with possession with intent to sell and deliver cocaine, sell cocaine, deliver cocaine and conspire to sell and deliver cocaine.
Agent D. McKeel arrested and charged Hines with felony possession of cocaine, possession with intent to sell and deliver cocaine, maintaining a vehicle or dwelling for a controlled substance, conspire to sell and deliver cocaine, and possession of marijuana up to a half-ounce.
Both received $20,000 bonds and April 27 court dates.
