The Roanoke Rapids Police Department reported the following:

According to Deputy Chief Andy Jackson, officers responded to a call of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle shortly after 8:15 p.m. Thursday.

The 62-year-old pedestrian was struck by a car on Highway 48 near Medlin Street.

The victim, who Jackson declined to immediately name, was taken to a medical facility for treatment.

He said it appears alcohol use by the victim may be a contributing factor.

Charges are not expected to be filed against the driver.

According to Captain Bobby Martin, officers responded to a fight call at Chockoyotte Park shortly before 12:45 Thursday afternoon.

Officers located suspects as they tried to flee the area and contacted those reportedly involved in the fight, in which no serious injuries were sustained.

Two of the people had active orders for their arrests and officers also discovered marijuana and a stolen handgun during the interactions.

The stolen handgun was located in the vehicle Tyrik Ivey and Jawuan Arrington were in.

Officer H. Grimes and her dog Jimi conducted the search which helped locate the weapon.

Grimes charged Arrington, 24, of Weldon, with possession of a stolen firearm and the order for arrest. He was placed under a $2,285 bond with a January 3 court date.

Officer M. Hunsucker charged Ivey, 20, of Roanoke Rapids, with possession of a stolen firearm and an outstanding order for arrest. He received a $2,000 bond and January 3 court date. Investigator G.L. Williams cited Sceva Kendall, 18, of Pleasant Hill, for misdemeanor possession of marijuana. He received a January 29 court date.

Lieutenant Charles Vaught , Lieutenant J. Baggett and Master Officer G. Colson assisted