An Elizabeth City man was cited for possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia early Monday morning.

Roanoke Rapids police officers were called to Fairfield Apartments shortly after 3 a.m. when someone heard a knock at their door but didn’t see anyone.

After investigating that complaint, Captain Andy Jackson said the officers heard noises from another apartment and smelled marijuana coming from inside.

The officers arrested Derrick Murray, 39, and cited him. He had a nickel bag of marijuana on him.