Drug, weapons charges issued during Pitt Co. Sheriff’s Office enforcement operation

Posted: Jan 25, 2021 / 09:15 PM EST / Updated: Jan 25, 2021 / 09:15 PM EST

Darius Capone Hazzell (right, top photo) and Bernard Jones with guns and drugs seized by Pitt County Sheriff’s Office deputies (Pitt County Sheriff’s Office photos)

GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) — Deputies with the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Unit and Major Crimes Unit made several arrests between Jan. 19-22 as part of an enforcement operation.

Deputies worked to make arrests and remove illegally possessed weapons and drugs from the Old River Road area of Greenville. Deputies seized several guns and drugs from multiple individuals, some who were juveniles. Charges were issued as follows:

Darius Capone Hazell, 28, Greenville

Possession with Intent to Sell & Deliver Marijuana
Maintaining a Vehicle/Place for Controlled Substances
Felony Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Arrested. Released on $10,000 secured bond.

Bernard Jones, 45, Greenville

Arrested on an Outstanding Warrant for Arrest for Felony Probation Violation

Remains in custody at the Pitt County Detention Center under a $25,000 secured bond.

Currell Roberson, 19, Greenville

Citation Issued: Simple Possession of Marijuana
Citation Issued: Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor

Joey Rapahel Wiggins, 30, Greenville

Citation Issued: Simple Possession of Marijuana
Citation Issued: No Operators License

Hisan Roberson, 18, Greenville

Citation Issued: Simple Possession of Marijuana

LaQuan Benjamin Moore, 44, Greenville

Citation Issued: Driving While License Revoked
Citation Issued: Possession of Open Container
Arrested on an Outstanding Order for Arrest for Failure to Appear on Charges of Driving While Impaired

Remains in custody at the Pitt County Detention Center under a $5,000 secured bond.

Kenya J. Jackson, 24, Greenville