Several guns were recovered from the attempt in the 900 block and one of them was stolen from Georgia. It had an altered serial number, Roanoke Rapids police Chief Chuck Hasty said.

The federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is assisting the police department in the continued investigation, Hasty said.

The new charges filed against all the defendants come after further investigation by Investigator Obert Wiltsie.

On Monday at  9:45 a.m., Officer M. Hunsucker arrested Aaron Addnus Powell, 18, on outstanding warrants for possession of a gun with an altered serial number and possession of a stolen firearm. Powell received a $2,000 bond and August 2 court date.

Darius and Skii’e Alston surrendered to the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office today to face the new charges. They also received $2,000 bonds and August 2 court dates.

Two of the defendants in the case, Key-Luntay Ashod Brickell and Vinlente Shamar Barnes, also face the new weapons charges but have not surrendered.

Barnes faces an additional charge of possession of a handgun by a minor.

The charges stem from a case investigated by Wiltsie where the victim reported around 10:30 p.m. they went to the back porch and saw a person with a mask and gloves on walking up.

When confronted by the victim the person ran.

A witness gave chase and found there were more people with the first suspect.

The witness pursuit of the man ended when the suspects pointed a gun.

Hasty said Barnes and Brickell are encouraged to surrender. Anyone with information is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.