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Two Roanoke Rapids residents face charges following a vehicle stop in Enfield Friday.

Enfield police Chief Tyree Davis said in a statement Officer Keith Lawrence stopped a vehicle for a motor vehicle violation. 

He encountered Deryck Bennett, 25, and Kenya Potts, 22.

Lawrence smelled the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle and subsequently conducted a vehicle search.

He found a small amount of marijuana in Bennett’s possession. He also found Potts in possession of a concealed firearm.

Bennett was cited for possession of marijuana. 

Lawrence discovered Potts did not have a concealed carry permit and that the firearm was stolen from Greensboro. 

Potts was arrested and charged with carrying a concealed gun and possessing a stolen firearm. She received a $5,000 Bond.