Two men arrested Tuesday on multiple drug and firearm charges

Two men were arrested Tuesday on multiple drug and firearm charges

Michael Hicks, 46, of Grifton and Sean Branham, 35, of Kinston were in a vehicle that was investigated as part of proactive enforcement by the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office SCARR (Street Crimes and Ready Response) unit.

During the stop, a search was conducted and detectives found MDMA (Ecstasy) mixed with fentanyl, along with cocaine, marijuana and a concealed firearm. The suspects were arrested and charged with the following:

Hicks:

·      Felony possession with intent to sell and/or deliver MDMA

·      Felony possession with intent to sell and/or deliver Schedule I controlled substance

·      Felony possession of Schedule II controlled substance

·      Misdemeanor possession of Schedule VI controlled substance

·      Misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia

Branham:

·      Misdemeanor carrying a concealed gun

·      Misdemeanor possession of Schedule VI controlled substance

·      Misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia

Hicks received a secured bond for his charges while Branham received a no-bond hold due to being out on pretrial release for previous pending charges. Both were booked into the Lenoir County Detention Center.

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