Two arrested after 17 pounds of marijuana found in Kinston home

KINSTON, N.C. (WITN) - Two men are behind bars after Kinston police say they found 17 pounds of marijuana during a search of a home.

Yesterday, Kinston officers were called to 1316 North Queen Street for a reported larceny.

Police say they spoke to 30-year-old Tyquan Williams, who was sitting inside a car. They say they suspected drug violations.

During a search, officers say they seized a small amount of marijuana, several packaging materials, and more than $2,670 in cash.

Police say they believed Williams had more drugs at his home, leading to a search at the 200 block of Northview Drive.

According to officers, more than 17 pounds of marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and a gun were seized from the home.

Williams was charged with the following:

• Two counts of trafficking Schedule-VI
• Conspiracy to traffic marijuana
• Two counts of possession with intent to sell and deliver Schedule-VI
• Possession of a firearm by a felon
• Possession of drug paraphernalia

He was taken to jail without bond.

While searching the home, police also arrested 24-year-old Jaquan Parker.

Parker was charged with the following:

• Two counts of trafficking Schedule-VI
• Conspiracy to traffic marijuana
• Manufacturing marijuana
• Two counts of possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana
• Maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance

He was taken to jail on a $75,000 bond.