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Fentanyl trafficking, other counts lodged in morning raid
A Roanoke Rapids area man was charged with trafficking fentanyl this morning after 73 grams were seized in the 1600 block of Three Bridges Road. The Halifax Regional Drug and Gang Task Force executed a search warrant around 1:30, according to Major Anzell M. Harris of the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office.
WPD roundup: Weapons counts; disturbance; assault
The Weldon Police Department reported the following, according to Chief Christopher Davis:. On Tuesday shortly before 8:15 p.m. Officer A. Dickens conducted a traffic stop for a speeding violation on Highway 158 near Garris Street. Dickens identified the driver as Jumar Shawn Johnson, 20, of Weldon and observed the odor...
Third cohort of Radiant Rays get scholarships, accolades
The third cohort of the Center for Energy Education’s Radiant Rays took center stage Thursday as they discussed their experiences, shared their projects and accepted $1,500 scholarships. The eleven students from across the Roanoke Valley serve as interns in the center’s Empowering Young Women in Solar initiative. “I...
Arrest warrant service leads to opioid trafficking, other counts
The service of an arrest warrant for cyberstalking Wednesday also led to opioid trafficking and other counts for a Roanoke Rapids area man. Major Anzell M. Harris of the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office said during the search of the residence and vehicles on the property of Alphonso Lee Williams Jr., approximately 24.1 grams of suspected fentanyl, approximately 327 grams of marijuana, a Glock 10mm handgun, numerous firearm magazines, ammunition, and marijuana paraphernalia were seized.
Halifax County sets one-stop voting plan
The Halifax County Board of Elections has set its one-stop or early voting locations leading up to the November 5 general election. There will be several sites throughout the county when early voting begins on October 17. Those sites include:. The Halifax County Agriculture Building, 359 Ferrell Lane in Halifax.
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