A 61-year-old Weldon man was charged today for possessing a weapon as a convicted felon as well as marijuana counts.
Lieutenant Harold Phillips of the Halifax County Sheriff's Office said Clarence Edward Jones was arrested following the noon execution of search warrant on West First Street.
Narcotics Agent D.R. Radford applied for the search warrant based on information from sources and officer observation.
Weldon police Sergeant T.L. Mason assisted in the search with his dog Rio, who helped the officers find a .32-caliber handgun, 6.3 grams of marijuana and paraphernalia that reportedly included bags and scales.
Radford charged Jones with possession of a firearm by a felon, maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana.
He was jailed on $20,000 secured bond and given a December 3 court date.
The sheriff's office encourages anyone with information on illegal drug activity to call Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.