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RRPD roundup: Abuse charge; traffic stops

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RRPD roundup: Abuse charge; traffic stops

The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty:

Suspect surrenders

On Wednesday at approximately 5:15 p.m., Shawna Dawn Mullins, 37, of Roanoke Rapids, surrendered to Officer H. Grimes at the police department.
Mullins was charged with child abuse and received a $1,000 bond and June 7 court date.
The charges stem from an investigation by Lieutenant C.L. Vaught after the child’s father reported the alleged abuse to another jurisdiction on March 26.
Vaught said victim sustained marks on their body.

Drug charges

Also on Wednesday at approximately 11:15 p.m., Master Officer G. Morris conducted a traffic stop for a violation on East Tenth Street near Julian R. Allsbrook Highway.
Narcotics and paraphernalia were found inside the vehicle.
Kesha Denya Madric, 29, of Murfreesboro, was cited for possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.
She was released until her July 21 court date.
Officer O. Wiltsie assisted.

Identity theft charge

On Thursday around 2:15 p.m., Investigator J.K. Davis conducted a traffic stop for a violation on Oak Street near Powell.
During the stop Corey Jay Claboine, 26, of Garysburg, gave Davis a false name to avoid being arrested on numerous outstanding orders for arrest.
Claiboine was arrested on the orders for arrest and during a body search was found in possession of narcotics.
He faces charges of identity theft; driving while license revoked; false information to officer; seat belt violation; possession of cocaine and possession of marijuana.
He was also served three orders for arrest.
He received a $13,800 bond and June 7 court date.
Investigator G.L. Williams assisted.

Larceny suspect charged on felony level

In another matter Thursday, officers J. Spragins and R. Cross responded around 6:30 p.m. to a larceny call at Walgreen’s.
Marvin Lewis Scott, 25, of Roanoke Rapids, ran from the officers when they approached.
He was caught a short distance away.
Officers discovered Scott had several outstanding warrants from larceny cases investigated by Detective M. Brown of the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office.
Scott was charged with three counts of habitual larceny; four counts of possession of stolen goods; felony possession of stolen goods; two counts larceny; trespassing; possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting,delaying,obstructing an officer.
He received a $5,000 bond and June 7 court date.

Drug charges

Also on Thursday, Wiltsie conducted a traffic stop around 8:45 p.m. at Premier Boulevard near Julian R. Allsbrook Highway.
Narcotics were found in the vehicle and Keith Lamont Person Jr., 18, of Jackson, was cited for possession of marijuana.
He was released until his May 22 court date.
Officer Alex Green assisted.


May 7, 2017

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May 7, 2017

May 7, 2017

J. Reuben Daniel City Hall & Police Station: 1040 Roanoke Avenue
(252) 533-2800

CALENDAR OF MEETINGS

(All City meetings are open to the public):

Recreation Advisory Committee
Thursday, May 11, 2017, 12 noon at T.J. Davis Recreation Center.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

The City of Roanoke Rapids is now accepting applications for the following positions:

Sanitation Equipment Operator II: An employee in this class operates a Hydraulic Knuckleboom Loader or related sanitation equipment on an assigned route to collect and dispose of refuse from residential and business areas. A valid NC CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) is required.

Police Officer (Roanoke Rapids Police Department): An employee in this class performs a full range of general law enforcement duties to protect life and property in the City. Basic Law Enforcement Training is preferred but not required. Previous applicants should contact Kathy A. Kearney, HR Manager, to update their information at (252) 533-2845. (Open until filled).

The City of Roanoke Rapids is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status,
or any other legally protected status.

Applications may be obtained at www.roanokerapidsnc.com or may be picked up at City Hall – 1040 Roanoke Avenue, Roanoke Rapids, NC
Kathy A. Kearney – HR Manager – City of Roanoke Rapids
Phone: (252) 533-2845 – Fax (252) 537-2097

NOTICE OF MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the Roanoke Rapids Planning Board will hold a public meeting Thursday, May 18, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lloyd Andrews City Meeting Hall located at 700 Jackson Street to hear the following items and provide a recommendation to City Council:

1. A Conditional Use Permit request from Michelle Newsome Taylor (Applicant) and Becker Village Mall, LLC (Property Owner) to conduct Electronic Gaming Operations (Internet Sweepstakes) in Suite 145 at 1620 E. 10th Street (Halifax County Tax Parcel 0900046). The requested use for electronic gaming operations is proposed to operate daily from 8:00am – 2:00 am. The tenant space was previously occupied as “Goldmine.”

Related information is available for public inspection in the Planning and Development office at the J. Reuben Daniel City Hall, 1040 Roanoke Avenue. Any persons, firms, organizations or corporations interested in this matter are urged to attend the meeting.

The City of Roanoke Rapids will provide reasonable accommodations and services for any qualified disabled person interested in attending the meeting. To request the above you may call the Planning and Development Office at (252) 533-2844 no later than three (3) days prior to the date of the meeting.

BRIEFS

THE ROANOKE RAPIDS POLICE DEPARTMENT will hold a Law Enforcement Memorial Service on Friday, May 12, 2017 in Centennial Park at 6 p.m.

COMMITTEE VACANCIES: Contact Traci Storey, City Clerk, at (252) 533-2840 for committee information.

►Historic Preservation Advisory Committee

►Planning Board/Board of Adjustment (ETJ)

►Canal Museum Advisory Committee

►Beautification Committee


ROANOKE RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL

Mayor Emery G. Doughtie Mayor Pro Tem Carl Ferebee
Council Members: Ernest C. Bobbitt, Suetta S. Scarbrough, Carol H. Cowen, Wayne Smith
Joseph Scherer, City Manager Gilbert Chichester, City Attorney
Traci V. Storey, City Clerk Kathy Kearney, Deputy City Clerk

Pills, pot and crack seized in Enfield raid

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The items seized.

Enfield police continue a drug probe of a South McDaniel Street house its detective called a “one-stop shop for everything.”

Police Wednesday, with assistance from the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office, seized 5.7 grams of crack; 33.3 grams of marijuana; 20 dosage units of ecstasy; 12 dosage units of prescription pain medication as well as two digital scales, two firearms and other paraphernalia.
Enfield police Detective Willie Murphy Jr. said he began his investigation a month ago but believes the house was operating long before that. “There’s a lot of foot traffic, a lot of cars in and out at night, early in the morning.”
Chief Tyree Davis said in a statement the police department executed a search warrant for the residence around 8 p.m. The search warrant was based on complaints received by Davis from citizens.
Murphy and Officer Shatel Coates conducted the investigation, which led to the warrant being granted.
Sheriff’s office Sergeant J. Bozard, his dog Fino and deputies S. Bryant and M. Zughbi assisted along with other officers of the police department.
Murphy charged Tito Harper, 36, of Enfield, with felony possession of cocaine, and possession of marijuana. He received a $1,000 bond and is scheduled for court on May 17.
Jackie Marie Langley, 33, of Battleboro, was issued a uniform citation for possession of less than one-half ounce of marijuana and a June 13 court date.
Additional warrants and charges will be obtained on other individuals as a result of the search warrant, Davis said in the statement.

Alice Mae Throckmorton Richardson

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Alice Mae Throckmorton Richardson

Alice Mae Throckmorton Richardson, 78, of Petersburg, VA, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2017, at the Petersburg Home for Ladies.

She was born to the late Edward Glen and Rosa Bottoms Throckmorton. Alice was preceded in death by her husbands, Bill Scriver and Joe Richardson and her brother in-law Coleman Rooker.

Alice is survived by her five children, Tonya Price and her husband Steve, Marie Fleming Harris, Kelly Fleming, Steven Fleming, Todd Fleming; her six grandchildren; her two special grandchildren, Heather and Corey; her four great-grandchildren, J.J., Kamren, Haven and Dexter; her four sisters, Libby Miller and her husband K.T., Janet Marders and her husband, Gill, Iva Rooker, Rose Massey and her husband Harold, and her brother Robert Throckmorton and his wife Debbie.

Graveside Services will be held on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at 3:00 P.M. at Gardners Baptist Church Cemetery, 968 Church Hill Road Macon, NC.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, May 6, 2017 from 4:00 until 6:00 P.M. at Massey Funeral Home in Roanoke Rapids, NC.

Online Condolences may be made to the family at haroldmasseyfuneralhome.com

Dorothy Gray Moore “Dot”

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Dorothy Gray Moore “Dot”

Dorothy Gray Moore “Dot” passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. 

She was born September 3, 1933 in Littleton, NC, daughter of the late Thomas Gray and Lora Shearin Gray. Dot was preceded in death by brother Roy Gray and sister Lora Ann Gray Moore. Dot was a fun loving person. She loved basketball, softball, and dancing. She always was joking around. Dot came to Raleigh in 1952, first working for Nationwide Insurance. She retired after 40 years at The Carolina Country Club in 2004. She loved the members at the Club. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
She leaves behind twin daughters, Brenda Lee Moore Whitley and husband Rob, and Glenda Dee Moore Buckley; grandsons Ryan Thomas Whitley, Landon Tyler Buckley, and Nicholas J. Buckley. Also surviving are sister Elizabeth and husband Richard of Littleton; sister Myrtle and husband Mickey; and brother Howard and wife Judy of Roanoke Rapids; and several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Dot’s life will be Wednesday, May 10, at 3:00 PM, at Bryan-Lee Funeral Home, 831 Wake Forest Rd., Raleigh, NC. Burial will follow at Raleigh Memorial Park.
“I have had a full life and a good one. I have lived and loved and “I did it my way!”
We love you so much Mom, Brenda Lee and Glenda Dee. Rest in Peace

Visitation

Service
05/10/2017
3:00 pm
Bryan-Lee Funeral Chapel
831 Wake Forest Road Raleigh, NC
Burial follows at Raleigh Memorial Park

Halifax Academy Lady Vikings win Thursdays game and wins CIC conference title

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Halifax Academy Lady Vikings win Thursdays game and wins CIC conference title

The Halifax Academy Lady Vikings softball team beat the Oakwood School in Greenville Thursday afternoon 18-8 in six inning and win the CIC Conference Championship Title at the same time.

Sydney Smith started on the mound for the Lady Vikings pitching three complete innings and the first three batters in the fourth inning. Candice Smith entered in relief striking the next three batters and completed the fifth and sixth inning on the mound.

Halifax Academy Lady Vikings bats were hot Thursday afternoon with 20 total hits from eight different players. Morgan Hudimont lead the way with five singles, Drew Rose, Emerson Poole and Sydney Smith each had a double and two singles, Candice Smith had a triple and a single, Ashlynn Liles had a double and a single, while Karen Alston and Ashton Garner had a single each.

NCISAA State playoff seeding will be coming out May 10th and NCISAA State Championship playoffs start May 19th at higher seed school.

Photo gallery: Regency Day

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A period dance is demonstrated on the front lawn of Sally-Billy House.

Regency Day gave visitors to the state historic site in Halifax today a chance to fast forward to the Regency Period as it was known in Great Britain or the Federalist Period as it was known in the United States.

Throughout the site reenactors demonstrated beer-brewing and tailoring for both men and women’s clothes as well as other activities in keeping with the time, around the year 1815..

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A period dance demonstration was held on the lawn of Sally-Billy House and there was an oddities and curiosity display inside the Burgess House.

 

William Cole Robbins

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William Cole Robbins

William Cole Robbins, age 20, of Rich Square, died tragically on May 6, 2017.

He was born on March 25, 1997 to William Thomas “Tommy” and Deneen Nottingham Robbins of Rich Square, NC.

Cole enjoyed his friends, was an avid sportsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, welding, taking care of his cows, and being outdoors. He was an active member of Rich Square Volunteer Fire Department and loved helping and talking to people. Cole played football, baseball, and was a member of the shooting team at Northeast Academy. He was currently in the Welding Program at Halifax Community College.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Jean Robbins and grandfather, Robert E. Robbins.

Cole is survived by his parents, sister, Katie Robbins, brother, Clay Robbins all of the home; maternal great grandmother, Emma Nottingham of Durbin, WV, and maternal grandparents, William and Ingrid Nottingham of Ahoskie, NC.

A visitation will be held Monday, May 8, 2017 from 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm at Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service of Rich Square, NC.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 11:00 am at the Rich Square Baptist Church of Rich Square, NC, with the Rev. Bob Rogers officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made directly to the Rich Square Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 958, Rich Square, NC 27869 or online by clicking here

Garrett-Sykes Funeral Service of Rich Square is handling the arrangements for the Robbins family and online condolences can be directed to the family by visiting www.garrettsykesfs.com.

 


Myrick School of Dance 2017 Tapping Toes photo gallery

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Myrick School of Dance 2017 Tapping Toes photo gallery

Photos by Randy Wrenn of Myrick's School of Dance recital Tapping Toes 2017.

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2017 NCHSAA baseball play-offs

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2017 NCHSAA baseball play-offs

The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) has released the final brackets for the 2017 NCHSAA Baseball state playoffs.

Final bracket has been released for the 2017 NCHSAA Baseball Play-offs for 1st round games scheduled for Wednesday May 10th:

2A

Roanoke Rapids (18-3) #11 seed will host Trinity (12-10) #25 seed with game time 6PM at Hoyle Field

 

1A

KIPP Pride (7-9) #28 seed will travel to Oxford Prep (14-8) #7 seed

 

 

2017 NCHSAA softball play-offs

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2017 NCHSAA softball play-offs

The North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) has released the final brackets for the 2017 NCHSAA Softball state playoffs.

Final bracket has been released 1st round games:

2A

Roanoke Rapids (12-8) #21 seed will travel South Columbus (14-6) #7 seed Tuesday May 9th at 6 PM

 

1A

KIPP Pride (6-8-1) #26 seed will travel to Camden (19-2-1) #4 seed Tuesday May 9th at 6PM

RRPD roundup: Fraud; weapon charges

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RRPD roundup: Fraud; weapon charges

The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty:

Fraud suspect surrenders

On Friday, at approximately 9:45 a.m., Adrian Lamar Wright, 47, of Roanoke Rapids, surrendered to Investigator J.K, Davis at the police department.
Wright had outstanding warrants for two counts obtaining property by false pretense.
The warrants stemmed from an investigation by Davis following a report taken in March where Wright allegedly pawned items he did not have the authority to pawn.
He received a $5,000 bond and June 7 court date.


Vehicle collision leads to drug charges

On Friday at approximately 3:45 p.m., Investigator C. Babb assisted Master Officer R. Ball with a collision in a parking lot on Julian R. Allsbrook Highway.
During the investigation it was discovered Jomar Onhja Fleming Squire, 28, of Roanoke Rapids, was in possession of narcotics and paraphernalia.
Squire was cited for possession of marijuana. and possession of drug paraphernalia He was released until his May 22 court date.

Traffic stop leads to weapons charge

On Friday at approximately 11:30 p.m., Lieutenant J. Baggett conducted a traffic stop for a violation on Smith Church Road.
During the stop passenger Seth Edwards Guy was found in possession of s concealed gun.
He was arrested and charged for carrying a concealed weapon and received $500 bond and June 9 court date.
Sergeant D. Jenkins and Officer J. DeSare assisted.

 

One wanted in March cocaine deal surrenders

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One wanted in March cocaine deal surrenders

One man wanted for allegedly selling cocaine to a City County Drug Task Force agent in March surrendered at the Roanoke Rapids magistrate’s office this afternoon.

Captain A.M. Harris said Saquan Linwood Vincent, 21, of Littleton, gave no reason for surrendering.
Another man, William Thaxton, who also allegedly sold cocaine and facilitated the deal between Vincent and the task force is presumed to still be in West Virginia, Harris said.
Harris said in a statement Vincent surrendered to law enforcement shortly before 4 p.m.
He was arrested and processed by Agent J.R. Matthews. He was served with a warrant for possession with intent to sell and deliver cocaine, sell cocaine and deliver cocaine.
He received a $10,000 bond with a May 24 court date.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Thaxton may call Halifax County Central Communications at 252-583-1991 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.

 

RRHS golfers after 1st round State championship

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RRHS golfers after 1st round State championship

Five members of the Roanoke Rapids High school Yellow Jackets men's golf team played round one of the two day 2A State Championships at Beacon Ridge Country Club.

After round one and 18 holes of golf, Spencer Hargrove is the highest Jacket tied in 11th place with a seven over par 79. Clifton Hunter is tied in 22nd place with a nine over par 81. Jackson Gowen and Thomas Merritt are tied in 48th place with a sixteen over par 88. Trey West is tied in 55th place with a eighteen over par 90.

There are 84 golfers in the 2A NCHSAA State Championship.

The second round gets under way Tuesday May 9th at Beacon Ridge Country Club.

Thomas Gerald Glass Sr.

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Thomas Gerald Glass, Sr. 81, of Henrico, NC died Sunday, May 7, 2017 at his residence.

Thomas was born in Fluvanna County, Virginia the son of the late Stuart Romney Glass ad Mamie Williams Glass. He was a retired Allstate Insurance agent in Prince George VA and a long time active member of Lake Gaston Baptist Church.
Surviving are: three daughters, Patricia A. Glass, of Crossville, TN, Dell Glass Taylor and her husband Roy of Midlothian, VA and Rebecca Glass Irby of Henrico, NC; a son Tommy Glass, Jr. and his wife Vandy of Chester, VA; a brother Carroll Ray Glass of Lake City, FL; three grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 11:00 am, lake Gaston Baptist Church, with Rev. Patrick edwards officiating. interment will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive at the church for one hour prior to services.
Memorial donations may be made to: Lake Gaston Baptist Church, 128 lynwood Road, Littleton, NC 27850.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at: wrennclarkehagan.com


Van Douglas Tanner

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Van Douglas Tanner, 62, died Sunday, May 7, 2017, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC.

Van was born in Roanoke Rapids, May 25, 1954, to the late Luther Lee Tanner, Sr. and Clovene Overton Tanner. He loved working with wood and loved fishing. He had a big heart and everything he did was for his family.

Surviving are his wife of 42 years, Brenda P. Tanner, his son, Van Douglas Tanner, Jr. and girlfriend, Amanda; daughter, Lori Tanner Denning and husband, George Jeremy; brothers, Luther Lee Tanner, Jr. and wife, Brenda Ann, Mickey Whitby, Joe Whitby, and Ray Whitby. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Nathan Tyler Denning, Trent Elias Denning and Tanner Herring.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, May 9, 2017, from 6-8 pm at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service. Rev. Kent Pulley will conduct funeral services in the chapel at Hockaday Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at 2:00 pm. Interment will follow in Cedarwood Cemetery.

Online condolences may be sent to www.hockadayfs.com

Southampton Motor Speedway reschedules grand re-opening

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Southampton Motor Speedway reschedules grand re-opening

The Southampton Motor Speedway rescheduled it's Grand Re-Opening date scheduled for this past weekend to the new weekend dates of Friday June 2 with Full Throttle and Stock Car Racing will kick off Sunday June 4th.

FULL THROTTLE JUNE 2, 7 PM and STOCK CAR RACING WILL BE ON SUNDAYS 

SUNDAY "DAY" STOCK CAR RACING!

STOCK CAR RE-OPENING DAY IS

JUNE 4, PIT GATES OPEN @ 10AM.

TICKET GATES OPEN 10AM
PRACTICE STARTS @ 12PM
PRE-SHOW @ 3PM
RACING ACTION STARTS @ 3:30PM

 

PRACTICE SUNDAY, MAY 21ST
$10 PER CAR
$10 PER PERSON

 

PRACTICE THURSDAY, JUNE 1ST
$10 PER CAR
$10 PER PERSON

Warriors weekend Champions

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Warriors weekend Champions

The Roanoke Rapids Warriors travel basketball team traveled to Clayton NC to participate in the Restoring A Generation Spring Invitational Basketball Tournament this past Saturday.

With wins of 53-47, 56-39, 0-0 in a 3rd game forfeit and 47-36 the Warriors would complete the day 4-0 and be crowned Tournament Champions.

Head coach Troy McNair stated,"It was a much improved effort from our last tournament especially om the defensive end. I was proud to see the boys express the issues they saw as well as solutions and then execute those solutions in a deliberate fashion. We still have room for improvement but I enjoyed seeing how far we have come."

The Warriors will participate in the Boo Williams Memorial Day Classic for their next tournament.

 

Scoring for the day was as follows: 

                           Game 1     Game 2     Game 4

Tylek Smallwood       8              13             9

Cadrilyus Squire        5                0             9

Ethan Vincent           5                0             0

Traveous Garner      14              10             8

Micah Porch              2                4             2

Isaiah Robinson        4                8              0

Joshua Norman        1                4               0

Teven Vincent          0                2              6

Poboigh King          15              15              22

RV Power girls finish second in one day tourney

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RV Power girls finish second in one day tourney

The Roanoke Rapids based RV Power (03) travel girls fast-pitch softball team played in the Top Gun One Day tournament Saturday in Kinston.

It was a combination of Under14 and High School division teams playing against each other.

RV Power played SEC blue (U14) and won 7-4, then played SEC black (u14)and won 7-1 in pool play.

RV Power played in gold bracket single elimination and Defeated Shockers (HS) 15-1 and lost championship game to Hurricanes (HS) 2-0 finishing second in the tournament.

With indictments returned, Cherry, Reams face June arraignment

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With indictments returned, Cherry, Reams face June arraignment

With true bills of indictment returned last month, Henry Cherry and Tony Reams now await their arraignment and trial on federal heroin trafficking charges in New Bern.

The proceedings, according to federal court records, are scheduled for June 13.
The two men, Reams from Scotland Neck and Cherry from Tarboro, were arrested in March on federal counts after initially being arrested in Roanoke Rapids during a traffic stop which ended a lengthy investigation.
As of last week, the two men were denied release from federal custody, according to documents filed today.
Both men face possible sentences of 10 years or more and United States Magistrate Judge Kimberly A. Swank determined Cherry was ineligible for release due to his prior criminal history, history of substance abuse, lack of suitable release plan, nature and circumstances of the offense, pattern of similar activity and noncompliance with prior supervision.
The circumstances for Reams’ ineligibility for pretrial release were identical to Cherry’s, Swank’s order notes.
In April the federal Grand Jury indicted both men on two counts, conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute heroin and possession with intent to distribute heroin.
Count 1 charges the men did knowingly and intentionally combine, conspire, confederate, agree, and have a tacit understanding with each other and with other persons, known and unknown to knowingly and intentionally distribute and possess with the intent to distribute a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of heroin.
Count 1 says the amount of heroin involved in the conspiracy was 100 grams or more.
Count 2 charges the men on March 13, the day of their arrest, knowingly and intentionally possessed with the intent to distribute 100 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of heroin.



 

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