Major Anzell Harris reports two separate weekend traffic stops conducted by the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office resulting in the seizure of crack cocaine and marijuana, and the arrest of two Enfield residents.

Medoc area stop

On Sunday shortly before 9 p.m.., Corporal J. Morales conducted a traffic stop on Highway 48 in the Medoc area of Enfield for a motor vehicle violation.

During the encounter with the driver, Timothy Shirrod Hedgepeth, 43, of Enfield, Morales detected the odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle.

 A probable cause search was performed, leading to the discovery of:

A bag of marijuana

A pill bottle containing crack cocaine

Hedgepeth was arrested and charged with possession of a Schedule II controlled substance, simple possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance, and operating a vehicle with no insurance. 

He was issued a $1,500 bond and has a court date scheduled for May 6.

Enfield stop

On Friday just after 8 p.m., Morales was patrolling the Enfield area when he observed a motor vehicle violation. 

A stop was initiated within the Enfield town limits on a vehicle driven by Cleveland Ballard III, 40, of Enfield.

Morales noted that Ballard appeared nervous during the interaction. 

After Ballard admitted to smoking marijuana, a search of the vehicle was initiated. During the process, Ballard moved away from his designated standing area and was observed kicking at an object on the ground. Upon inspection of that area, Morales located a white bottle containing crack cocaine.

Ballard was arrested and charged with possession of cocaine and speeding. 

He received a $2,500 bond with a court date set for June 9.

Corporal D. Wilson assisted.