Sheriff Jack Smith said the charges reflect Lorandy Broady, 36, of Mt. Gallant Drive, had five weapons in his possession at the time of his arrest.

Broady has an extensive criminal background, according to state Department of Public Safety records.

In a statement, Lieutenant A. Thomas said Broady's arrest was the result of search warrant executed based on citizen complaints and officer observation.

Several items of drug paraphernalia were located inside and outside the residence, Thomas said.

Broady received a secured bond of $37,500 and a first court appearance on Monday.

Thomas said the investigation was a collaborative effort between law enforcement agencies including the sheriff's office, Greenville Regional Drug Task Force and the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation.

In the statement Smith said the citizens as well as Garysburg, Ahoskie, Jackson and Gaston police departments were vital in the execution of the warrant.

“I encourage all citizens of Northampton County to continue to report suspicious activity as it relates to not only illegal narcotics activity but also all criminal activities,” he said. “Deputies and investigators with the Northampton County Sheriffs Office take all nuisance complaints seriously.”

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Captain Courtney Williams reported the following:

Thursday March 31, 2016

At approximately 4:01 a.m., Deputy A. Antunez conducted a traffic stop at the North Carolina Welcome Center.

During the stop Antunez encountered the driver, William Witherspoon, 37, of Garysburg, and found out his license was revoked.

Antunez arrested and charged Witherspoon with driving while license revoked.

He received a $500 secured bond and April 19 court date.

At approximately 2:42 p.m., Captain D. Simmons took David Harmon Jr., 23, of Murfreesboro, into custody at the Northampton County Sheriff’s Office.

Harmon had an outstanding order for arrest for probation violation and received a $1,000 secured bond and April 14 court date.

Friday April 1, 2016

At approximately 1:15 p.m., Simmons took Linda Gray, 62, of Garysburg, into custody at the Northampton County Sheriff’s Office.

Gray had an outstanding order for arrest for harassing phone calls and received an $800 secured bond and April 21 court date.

Saturday April 2, 2016

At approximately 12:21 p.m., Sergeant W. James located Daniel Lamont Huff, 20, of Henrico, on River Road.

Huff had an outstanding warrant for injury to personal property and received a $500 secured bond and April 19 court date.

At approximately 12:15 a.m., Deputy C. Hamm located Dontayvious Cotton, 22, of Weldon.

Cotton had an outstanding order for arrest for failure to appear and received a $3,000 secured bond and April 28 court date.