NEW BERN, N.C. (WITN) – A task force has arrested two men on several drug charges following an investigation in New Bern.<\/p>\n
Thursday, the Neuse River Narcotics Task Force searched a home on West A Street.<\/p>\n
Deputies say they seized 1.3 ounces of methamphetamine, a small amount of cocaine, and 9 pounds of marijuana.<\/p>\n
36-year-old Sonny Morris Jr., identified as the resident, faces the following charges:<\/p>\n
Felony trafficking methamphetamine(2) Felony possession with intent to manufacture\/sell\/deliver a Schedule II controlled substance(2) Felony possession of a Schedule-II controlled substanceFelony possession with intent to manufacture\/sell\/deliver a Schedule-VI controlled substanceFelony possession of a Schedule-VI controlled substanceFelony maintaining a dwelling for the sale of a controlled substance<\/p>\n
19-year-old Sanarrious Morris faces the following charges:<\/p>\n
Felony trafficking methamphetamineFelony possession with intent to manufacture\/sell\/deliver a Schedule II controlled substanceFelony possession of a Schedule-II controlled substanceFelony possession with intent to manufacture\/sell\/deliver a Schedule-VI controlled substanceFelony possession of a Schedule-VI controlled substanceFelony maintaining a vehicle for the sale of a controlled substanceFelony maintaining a dwelling for the sale of a controlled substanceSimple possession of a Schedule-II controlled substanceSimple possession of a Schedule-VI controlled substancePossession of drug paraphernalia<\/p>\n
Both were taken to the Craven County Jail. Sonny received a $175,000 secured bond, while Sanarrious was given no bond due to prior charges. <\/p>\n
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