Agent C. Parker began an investigation based on those complaints, City County Drug Task Force Captain A.M. Harris said at the scene on East Eleventh near Sycamore Street, a neighborhood which is the target of frequent tips.
Harris said throughout the day the patrol division of the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office was getting many calls of drug activity in the area, where up to 15 to 20 people were gathered outside before Eddie Lamont Barnes was arrested and 107 grams of marijuana was seized.

Barnes is escorted to a patrol car.

Paraphernalia was found throughout the house and agents were observed taking a sealed enveloped and covered box out of the residence.
Harris said Parker had been investigating for the past two weeks and the Weldon Police Department assisted in the execution of the search warrant. Weldon police Sergeant T.L. Mason and his dog, Rio, helped seize the marijuana and paraphernalia.
Barnes, 39, who received a $10,000 bond and February court date, was charged with felony possession of marijuana, possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, maintaining a dwelling to keep a controlled substance and possession of paraphernalia.
Parker also cited Cortney Randell Brown, 38, of Weldon, to court on March 15 for possession of marijuana up to one-half ounce and possession of marijuana paraphernalia.