Shortly before 11 a.m., Sergeant C. Boden of the Halifax County Sheriff's Office went to serve a jury summons at an apartment on Old Farm Road, according to a statement from City County Drug Task Force Agent D. McKeel.

Boden contacted the task force and McKeel applied for, and was granted, a search warrant for the residence.

Execution of the search warrant resulted in the seizure of a small caliber handgun, a user amount of marijuana, and several items of marijuana paraphernalia, which included a digital scale and torn sandwich baggies.

McKeel cited Donovan Rashad Little, 26, of Roanoke Rapids, with a North Carolina Uniform Citation for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of one-half ounce or less of marijuana with an August 26 court date.

Pills collected at drop-off.

Medicine drop

On Saturday, the Roanoke Rapids Police Department and the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office collected unused, expired or unwanted prescription drugs.

Agents of the task force collected all medication, which included veterinary medicine and syringes at the entrance of Walmart.

The service was free and anonymous with no questions asked, according to task force Captain A.M. Harris.

The drop-off resulted in the collection of approximately 8,276 dosage units of medication which consisted of penicillin, Tramadol, Tylenol, Clonazepam, Alprazolam and Prilosec and others.

Citizens are encouraged to drop off unused or unwanted medication at the Roanoke Rapids Police Department on Roanoke Avenue for proper disposal.

In January, Sheriff Wes Tripp announced a new program offered by the sheriff’s office in which a deputy will respond to homes requesting a pick-up of medications.

Citizens can request this service by calling the Halifax County Central Communications non-emergency number at 252 583-1991 to coordinate the pickup.

All medicine will be properly disposed of by incineration.