2 found with illegal gun, jar of marijuana during traffic stop, Halifax County deputies say

HALIFAX, N.C. (WNCN) — Two men are facing charges after deputies found them in a car with an illegal gun and a jar of marijuana, according to the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office. At about 9 p.m. Friday, deputies said they initiated a traffic stop in the Lincoln Heights area after witnessing a motor vehicle violation.

During the traffic stop, they said they found an illegally concealed handgun, 90 grams of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The sheriff’s office provided a photo of the items they seized. Deputies said they identified the driver as 31 year old Ju’darrell Marshall, of Rocky Mount, and arrested him.

The passenger was also arrested, who they identified as 21 year old Ja’kaveyon Whitaker, of Henrico, according to the sheriff’s office. Marshall is charged with: He received a $2,500 secured bond and is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday. Whitaker is charged with: Deputies said Whitaker also had a warrant for his arrest for resist, obstruct or delay an officer as well as a seatbelt violation.

Whitaker received a $3,500 secured bond and is also scheduled to appear in court Tuesday..