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Friday, 13 July 2018 14:55

RRPD roundup: Drug arrests

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The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Chuck Hasty:

On Wednesday at approximately 9 p.m., Sergeant D. Jenkins conducted a traffic stop for a violation on Becker Drive near East Tenth Street.  

The driver, Megan Elizabeth Herring, 29, of Roanoke Rapids, was found in possession of narcotics and paraphernalia.  

Herring was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

She received a $1,000 bond and August 1 court date.  

She was cited for driving while license revoked and fictitious tags.

Master Officer G. Colson and Officer H. Marshall assisted.

 

On Thursday at approximately 2 a.m., Lieutenant J. Baggett conducted a traffic stop for a violation at West Fourth and Jackson streets.   

The driver, Najee Dejesus James, 25, of Roanoke Rapids, was found in possession of narcotics and paraphernalia.

James was arrested and charged with possession with intent to sell/deliver marijuana, maintaining a vehicle, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving while license revoked, fictitious tags and no insurance.

He received a $2,500 bond and August 1 court date.

Officers J. DeSare and E. Ellington assisted.

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