An Ahoskie man was charged this morning with possessing a concealed gun with an altered serial number, according to the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputy R. Lafayette made the stop of Jashon Holloman, 20, around 1 a.m. in the southbound lane of Interstate 95 at the 168 mile marker. The stop was for a motor vehicle violation, Major Anzell Harris said.

During a search of the vehicle, a Glock 43X handgun with an extended magazine was located concealed inside the vehicle. Further examination of the firearm revealed the serial number had been altered.

Lafayette, with assistance from Deputy J. Butler, arrested and charged Holloman with altering a firearm serial number and carrying a concealed gun.

Holloman received a $2,500 unsecured bond, according to eCourts records and has a June 26 district court date in Halifax County.

On May 22 Ahoskie police stopped him for driving without a license, according to eCourts records. He has a September 10 court district court date for that charge in Hertford County.