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Thursday, 13 October 2016 15:58

Man faces drug charges after Keener Dr. raid

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A Roanoke Rapids man was arrested this morning and faces drug charges lodged by the City County Drug Task Force.

The execution of the search occurred around 10 a.m. on Keener Drive off Highway 48 and resulted in the arrest of Michael James Prince, 29, task force Captain A.M. Harris said in a statement.

Agents located six dosage units of Xanax, a dosage unit of Oxycodone, 4 grams of cocaine, 53 grams of marijuana and several items of drug paraphernalia including a glass smoking pipe, marijuana grinder, digital scale, plastic straw and a measuring cup.
Agent D.R. Radford arrested and charged Prince with simple possession of schedule IV controlled substance, simple possession of schedule II controlled substance, felony possession of cocaine, possess marijuana paraphernalia, possess drug paraphernalia, possession with the intent to sell and deliver marijuana, felony possession of marijuana and maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance.
He was also served an outstanding Halifax County order for arrest for missing court in June of 2015 for a city ordinance violation for speeding.
Prince received a $300 bond for the order for arrest and a $3,000 bond for the drug charges. He has a December 21 court date.

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