A Weldon man who sold drugs in May was arrested Thursday by the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office.
At the time of his arrest Thursday afternoon, Michael James Prince, 32, was found in possession of approximately 55 grams of marijuana, 2 grams of marijuana extract, two dosage units of oxycodone, five dosage units of hydrocodone, smoking pipes, a marijuana grinder and a digital scale.
His arrest occurred in the 2000 block of Highway 301 in the Weldon area shortly after 2 p.m., Captain A.M. Harris said in a statement.
The sheriff’s office went to the location seeking Prince, who had outstanding drug warrants.
Harris said agents had received several citizen complaints about several people walking to this residence and vehicles going there all times of the day and night.
With the assistance of a cooperating source of information a controlled purchase of eight dosage units of oxycodone was made from Prince.
Also in May a search warrant was executed at this residence but no items were seized.
During the arrest Thursday agents encountered Prince and Travis Williford, 23, of Aurelian Springs Road in Halifax.
Agent C.A. Parker cited Williford with a North Carolina Uniform Citation for possessing marijuana up to one-half ounce. He received a September 18 court date.
Charges related to the warrants on Prince were for possession with intent to sell/deliver schedule II controlled substance, sell schedule II, deliver schedule II and maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance.
Charges related to the drugs and paraphernalia found on him during his arrest were for felony possession of marijuana, possession with intent to sell/deliver marijuana, simple possession of schedule II controlled substance, possession of marijuana paraphernalia and maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance.
Prince received a $50,000 bond and August 21 court date.
Citizens are encouraged to report any suspected drug activity by calling the narcotics division at 252-535-1257, Halifax County Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444 or log on to www.halifaxsheriff.com and click on submit a tip.
Medicine drop
The narcotics division and Walgreens will sponsor a medicine drop Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Walgreens parking lot located at 101 Smith Church Road.
Agents will be collecting expired or unused prescription medications.
