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One man was charged on felony possession of cocaine counts Thursday following a traffic violation in the Woodland area.

Captain C.A. Parker of the Northampton County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division said in a statement shortly before 8 p.m. he and Sergeant R. Horton were in the Woodland area following up on drug complaints. 

Agents conducted a traffic stop in the area of Finley Road for a motor vehicle violation. 

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The driver was identified as Juan Pierce Jr., 39, of Woodland.  

Upon approaching the vehicle and speaking with Pierce, the man made agents aware of narcotics in the vehicle. A subsequent search of the vehicle and Pierce resulted in the seizure of cocaine and a spoon containing white residue.

Parker arrested and charged Pierce with felony possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia. Pierce was also issued a North Carolina uniform citation for driving while license revoked. 

Pierce received a $6,000 bond and a May 18 court date.  

Citizens are encouraged to report possible drug activity by calling the Northampton County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division at 252-534-2611 extension 175 or Northampton County Sheriff’s Office Crime Stoppers at 252-534-1110.