A traffic stop on Highway 158 at Community Home Park on Wednesday led to the arrest of a Roanoke Rapids man on multiple charges, according to the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office.

Major Anzell Harris said around 4 p.m. Community Action Team Sergeant D. Harrison initiated the traffic stop on the vehicle for a violation and identified the driver as Travis Manley of Roanoke Rapids. 

Manley’s drivers license was revoked.

Harrison observed Manley making movements inside the vehicle and requested assistance. CAT Sergeant G. Martin, Narcotics Agent K. Taylor and canine Loki arrived to assist.  

An open air-sniff of the vehicle was conducted and a positive alert for the presence of narcotics was given. 

Deputies located and collected a white powdery substance on the seat and floorboard which was confirmed to be cocaine by a field test. 

Manley was arrested and charged with felony possession of schedule II controlled substance, maintaining a vehicle for controlled substance, driving while license revoked and a window tint violation. 

He has a May 22 district court date.