His arrest came Thursday, Thomas said in a statement, as he was seen leaving his residence.

One gram of crack cocaine and 1 gram of powdered cocaine reportedly in Underdue's possession was seized at the time.

A subsequent search warrant was executed at his residence where an additional 4 grams of powdered cocaine was seized along with paraphernalia used to store, package and weigh controlled substances. Officers also seized $260 in cash and a Benelli 12-gauge shotgun.

Underdue was presented before a magistrate who found probable cause to charge him with two counts of felony possession of cocaine; two counts of possession with intent to sell and deliver cocaine; two counts of felony maintaining a vehicle or place for the purpose of storing a controlled substance; possession with intent to sell and deliver a controlled substance within 1,000 feet of a school and driving without being licensed.

Underdue received a secured bond of $46,000 and a first appearance Monday.

The Seaboard and Gaston police departments and the Halifax County Sheriff's Office assisted.

“This arrest was made possible through the investigation of our narcotics division and working closely with surrounding law enforcement agencies and I would like to thank those agencies for their assistance,” Sheriff Jack Smith said in the statement.