Holliday

Captain A.M. Harris of the task force said Agent D. McKeel had been investigating Antonio Holliday, 37, and Geraldesha Smith, 22, when he was working for the Scotland Neck Police Department and continued his investigation as a task force agent.

In a statement, McKeel said a search warrant based on citizen complaints in the Church Street area of Scotland Neck as well as his own investigation was served shortly before 9:30 this morning.

With assistance from task force Lieutenant H.G. Phillips and his dog, Josh, 22.10 grams of cocaine was seized as well as a marijuana roach, a 20-gauge shotgun and what Harris described as an undisclosed amount of money.

Paraphernalia including plastic baggies and a digital scale was also seized, McKeel said in the press release.

Harris said the solid rock of crack has an estimated street value of $1,400.

Smith

McKeel arrested and charged Holliday and Smith with maintaining a vehicle, dwelling or place for controlled substances, possession with intent to sale and deliver cocaine, felony possession of cocaine, possess drug paraphernalia and possess marijuana up to one-half ounce.

Both received $10,000 secured bonds and were given an October 28 court date.

McKeel said citizens are encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444 to report any drug activity or log into www.halifaxsheriff.com to submit a tip.