The City County Drug Task Force reported the following, according to Captain A.M. Harris:
On Thursday shortly after 1 p.m., agents executed a search warrant in the 1100 block of Highway 903. The investigation was conducted by Agent D.W. McKeel.
During the search agents seized approximately 2.65 grams of crack cocaine, 37 grams of marijuana, a digital scale, marijuana grinder, Mason jar, and a razor blade with white residue which tested positive for the presence of cocaine.
Mckeel obtained warrants on Harry Briscoe Moore Jr., 47, for felony possession of cocaine, possession with intent to sell/deliver marijuana, maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance, possession of marijuana paraphernalia, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of marijuana more than one-half ounce.
Harris said Moore frequents Garysburg and South Rosemary.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is encouraged to contact Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444 or log on to www.halifaxsheriff.com to submit a tip.
On Thursday at approximately 9:24 a.m., agents, officers of the Scotland Neck Police Department and the patrol and investigative divisions of the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant in the 700 block of Greenwood Street.
The investigation was conducted by McKeel due to complaints of heroin sales at the residence.
Scotland Neck police located Demarcus Bridges, 35, in the area of Ball Park Road.
Bridges was found in possession of a handgun. No items were seized from the residence.
McKeel arrested and charged Bridges with felon in possession of firearm. He received a February 21 court date.
At approximately 3:15 p.m., agents and Scotland Neck officers executed a search warrant in the 300 block of West Tenth Street due to drug complaints.
No items were seized from the residence. Agents will continue to follow up.