A man with a past criminal record for cocaine sales was arrested on a weapons charge by the City County Drug Task Force today.

Agent D.R. Radford said the case against 41-year-old Scottie Plum of Roanoke Rapids remains under investigation.

Plum was charged with possession of a weapon by a convicted felon following the execution of a search warrant at Adams Circle around 9:30 a.m.

Radford said in a statement a Beretta .40-caliber handgun was seized.

An investigation into Plum was based on citizen complaints and Radford's own investigation into drug activity over the past several months.

Plum received a $2,500 secured bond and May 27 court date.