On Friday, October 21st, 2022, the Edgecombe County Sheriff’s Office conducted a license checkpoint on 64 Alternate West at Harts Mill Run. Deputies observed a black in color Nissan occupied by Jermaine Hewitt and Jaylem Jones. The vehicle was searched, and deputies located cocaine, marijuana, two rifles, and a handgun. In addition, a MAG-EX2 extended magazine and 116 rounds were found.

Jermaine Hewitt was charged with possession of cocaine. Mr. Hewitt also had an outstanding order for arrest for failure to appear for carrying a concealed weapon. He received a secured bond of $17,500.

Jaylem Jones was charged with possession of marijuana up to 1/2oz, carrying a concealed weapon, and fictitious information to an officer. He received a secured bond of $7,000.

Through further investigation on October 26th, 2022, additional charges of possession of a firearm by felon and habitual felon were obtained on Mr. Jones. He was placed in the detention center under a $30,000 secured bond.