3 arrested; guns, marijuana seized at Edgecombe County ‘gang strong hold’: sheriff – Medical Marijuana Program Connection

PRINCEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Three people were charged after multiple drugs and weapons were found at an Edgecombe County residence that was being used as a “gang stronghold”, according to the Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office.

On July 30, Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics detectives tried to make contact with several juveniles and adults unsafely handling firearms at a home on Carol Lane in Princeville.

Before deputies attempted to make contact with these individuals, the sheriff’s office said they were under surveillance.

While outside the home, several juveniles were seen brandishing firearms and making videos with them. The sheriff’s office said they were entering and leaving the home with the weapons.

While deputies were pulling up to the home, most of the subjects that were standing around fled on foot. The sheriff’s office said several parties threw the items into the woods and fled.

With the help of K-9 partners, deputies found about one ounce of marijuana that was thrown by one of the juveniles along with an AR-style pistol.