Rocky Mount police arrest 17 on federal firearms charges
Rocky Mount police charged 17 people this week with illegal possession or sale of firearms. The sweep, dubbed "Operation Direct Impact," included arrests in Charlotte, Maryland and of some people already in custody on other crimes.
Posted — UpdatedThe police department worked in concert with the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to identify the men, all known felons. The men and their charges are as follows:
possession of a stolen firearm, aid and abetting
possession of a firearm by a felon; possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance; possession of a firearm during a drug trafficking crime
possession of a firearm by a felon; dealing firearms without a license
receive/possess a sawed-off shotgun; possession of stolen firearm
possession of a firearm by felon
possession of a firearm by a felon
dealing firearms without a license; receive/ship/transport of a firearm with an obliterated serial number; possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance; receive/possess a sawed-off shotgun; possession of a stolen firearm; conspiracy to commit an offense against the U.S. government
Dealing firearms without a license; possession of a firearm by a felon
possession of a firearm by a felon; possession of a sawed-off shotgun
possession of a firearm by a felon; possession of a stolen firearm
arson/attempted arson
possession of a firearm by a felon
possession of a firearm by a felon; possession of firearm during a drug trafficking crime; possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance; maintaining a place for a controlled substance; receive/ship/transport of a firearm with an obliterated serial number
possession of a firearm by a felon
possession a firearm by a felon
possession of a firearm by a felon; possession of a firearm during a drug trafficking crime; possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance
possession of a firearm by a felon
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