Sunday night

Arrest warrants have been issued for Jvon Farlondon Martin, 27, of Weldon in the robbery that occurred around 11:45 at Windchase Apartments.

Detective Frankie Griffin, according to Chief Chuck Hasty, has obtained warrants for Martin's arrest on charges of first-degree burglary; four counts of second-degree kidnapping; robbery with a dangerous weapon; possession of a firearm by a felon; discharging a firearm in the city limits; larceny of a motor vehicle and discharging a weapon into occupied property.

The charges stem from an initial investigation into a burglary call by Lieutenant Jeff Baggett, Sergeant Richard White and Officer Matt Hunsucker who learned that a man later identified as Martin entered the residence and demanded money from those inside.

Hasty said Martin fired several rounds inside the residence.

He left with cash and stole a 1998 blue Ford Explorer from one of the victims.

Griffin's investigation led to the identification of Martin.

Martin is considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.

Friday afternoon

Around 3:15, Officer Joey Spragins responded to Highway 158 near Spring Street for an armed robbery call.

Spragins learned the victim was giving the suspect a ride to Roanoke Rapids from the Jackson area when the alleged robbery occurred.

The victim told Spragins that while driving down the road the suspect told the victim to pull over.

When the victim did the suspect pulled a box cutter and demanded money.

The victim complied and the suspect fled.

The suspect is described as a white male about 6-feet, 1-inch tall, wearing a blue hooded jacket and blue jeans.

Anyone with information on either crime is encouraged to call the police department at 252-533-2810 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.