Lieutenant H.G. Phillips said Agent D.J. Hundley has been working on the case involving Samaj Montaque Sledge for several weeks, specifically targeting that area and the 24-year-old man.

The warrants on Sledge are based on a search warrant executed today around 9 a.m. by the task force and Hazardous Entry and Arrest Team on Luke Street, which is located in the Lincoln Heights community.

A search that included the assistance of Josh, a task force dog, resulted in the seizure of 9 grams of powdered cocaine. Paraphernalia seized included a digital scale, wax paper bindles and razor blades, items Phillips said are consistent with packaging narcotics.

The search warrant service was based on citizen complaints as well as Hundley's investigation, Phillips said.

Sledge, who is based in Lincoln Heights and was described by Phillips as mid-level dealer in Roanoke Rapids, faces charges of possession with intent to sell and deliver cocaine; felony possession of cocaine; maintaining a dwelling to keep a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is encouraged to call Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.

Meanwhile today, the task force and HEAT executed a search warrant at South East Railroad Street in Enfield with assistance from Josh.

Phillips said Josh was deployed to search the residence around 2:45 p.m. for marijuana and paraphernalia. The items were located and seized. The paraphernalia consisted of digital scales, small plastic bags, cigars and rolling paper.

Through citizen complaints and investigation by Phillips, Donald Lesharde Crews, 26, was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia. Nysheba Ryel Crews, 28, was cited for simple possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

The Enfield pair were given June 17 court dates.