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Manley’s drivers license was revoked.
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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.
