Halifax County Sheriff Wes Tripp called Kerry Kaprice Pittman of Tucker Street an alleged substantial player in the local drug trade with four previous convictions — one in Nash County and three in Halifax County.

Pittman was jailed on $100,000 bond after sheriff's office narcotics agents,with assistance from the Hazardous Entry and Arrest Team and Lieutenant H.G. Phillips and his dog Josh, reportedly seized 3 grams of marijuana, 54 grams of crack cocaine packaged in 27 bags for sale and 3 ½ dosage units of ecstasy.

The agents, who executed a search warrant shortly before 9:45 this morning, also seized a handgun and several items of paraphernalia that included a digital scale, multi-colored plastic bags, razors and Cigarillos.

Tripp said the arrest was sparked by an eight-month investigation that began with citizen complaints and officer information Agent D.R. Radford received about alleged drug sales coming from the residence.

Pittman faces charges of trafficking in cocaine; felony possession of cocaine; possession with intent to sell and deliver cocaine; possession with intent to sell and deliver MDMA; possess marijuana up to a half ounce; possession of marijuana paraphernalia; possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a firearm by a felon.

The North Carolina Department of Public Safety Division of Adult Correction indicates that Pittman has four felony drug convictions — one in Nash county for possession of schedule I and three in Halifax County for possession of schedule II.

Tripp said in a statement the sheriff's office will continue to follow up on citizen drug complaints. Citizens are encouraged to call the narcotics division at 252 583-2282 or Crimestoppers at 252 583-4444 to report any drug activity in their community.