On Wednesday at approximately 7:45 p.m., Agent C.A. Parker stopped a vehicle on Julian Allsbrook Highway which pulled into the parking area of a convenience store for a violation.

During the encounter with the occupants, Weldon Police Department Sergeant T.L. Mason and his dog Rio were requested.  

During the search of Saeed Mysean Smith, 17, of Halifax, a handgun and marijuana was seized.

Parker arrested and charged Smith for carrying a concealed weapon, possession of firearm by minor and possession of marijuana up to one-half ounce.

Smith received a January 17 court date.  

Agent D.J. Epperson assisted.

On Wednesday shortly after 2 p.m., agents executed a search warrant at a residence in the 300 block of Elm Street in Weldon.  

Parker continued his investigation of recent drug complaints of occupants possibly selling drugs. The complaints included heavy traffic.  

This was the third drug search warrant served at this residence since April.

Parker seized a handgun, cocaine and marijuana during the search.

Parker arrested and charged Danny Gray, 36, of the residence, for felony possession of cocaine and maintaining a vehicle/dwelling for a controlled substance and Sontorya Artis, 23, of the residence, for felony possession of cocaine, maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance and possession of marijuana up to one-half ounce.

Gray and Artis received January 17 court dates.

Officers of the Weldon Police Department, the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation and North Carolina State Highway Patrol assisted.