The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Sergeant M. Worrell and Chief Bobby Martin:
Worrell reported on Monday the narcotics division followed up on a drug complaint in the area of the 800 block of Vance Street.
Officers located the vehicle described in the complaint and found it to be occupied by Antonio Gregory and Lurena Howell.
During a search of the vehicle, a firearm, crack cocaine, and marijuana were located.
Gregory was charged with possession with intent to distribute schedules II and VI, maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance, carrying a concealed weapon, and resisting, delaying and obstructing an officer.
Howell was charged with possession with intent to distribute schedule II and resisting, delaying and obstructing an officer.
Gregory received a bond of $10,000 and Howell received a bond of $8,000.
Both have court dates in Halifax County on Wednesday.
Cleveland Street arrest
Martin reported that Monday night shortly after 10:30 Master Officer D. Newsome responded to the 900 block of Cleveland Street on a trespassing call.
Newsome encountered a woman, later identified as Samantha Johnson-Serra, 33, of Roanoke Rapids. She had been involved in a domestic dispute earlier in the evening.
She was asked to leave but continued to argue, yell and scream. She then went back into the home and began yelling and screaming again and was taken into custody.
Officers located 2.50 grams of marijuana in her hands as she was handcuffed.
Officers observed her acting strangely as she was transported to the magistrate’s office and at the Halifax County Detention Center a further search was conducted.
That search yielded an orange pill bottle which contained 4.03 grams of heroin and 2.20 grams of methamphetamine.
Johnson-Serra was charged with possession of heroin, possession of methamphetamine, possession of schedule VI, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana paraphernalia, disorderly conduct, and resisting, delaying and obstructing.
She received a $4,000 bond and May 20 court date.
Officer J. Wind assisted. “We would also like to thank the Halifax County jail staff for their assistance in regards to the discovery of the remaining drugs and paraphernalia,” Martin said.
The police department encourages the community to contact law enforcement with tips or information about drug activity by calling 252-533-2810 or anonymously through Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.
Traffic stop
Worrell reported on Thursday Agent C.W. Batchelor conducted a traffic stop in the area of Georgia Avenue and Julian R. Allsbrook Highway around 1 a.m.
The driver, Toquan Garrett, was found to be operating a vehicle on a suspended license.
A probable cause search of the vehicle led to a firearm in the backseat. The weapon had been stolen out of Halifax County in October.
Garrett was charged with possession of a stolen firearm and driving while license revoked.
He has a May 18 district court date.
Pill take back
Martin said the department hosted its annual pill take back on Saturday at DrugCo Express.
On Monday the department delivered nine boxes of medications to be destroyed. The medications had been collected throughout the year.
The total weight was 185 pounds.
“We would like to thank everyone who helped with keeping these medications off the streets,” Martin said. “We encourage everyone to please utilize the drop boxes for discarding your old and unused medications. With your help we can keep them from ending up on the streets.”
For more information on the drop box locations contact the department at 252-533-2810.
