Two Roanoke Rapids men were charged yesterday on marijuana counts following ongoing surveillance, the city Police Department reported this morning.

Deputy Chief Adam Bondarek said narcotics agents and detectives were conducting surveillance when what he described as the target vehicle pulled into the parking lot of a convenience store and laundry business at the intersection of Bolling Road and Oakley Avenue.

The officers surrounded the vehicle and a passenger, Tyrone Garner, 22, fled but was caught after a short foot chase.

He was charged with possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and attempt to flee the scene. He was jailed on $10,000 bond and has an Oct. 14 court date.

Also arrested was Jonathan Richmond, 23, of Roanoke Rapids. He was jailed on $1,000 bond and charged with maintaining a vehicle to store illegal narcotics. His court date is also Oct. 14.