Enfield – On Wednesday August 6, 2025 at approximately 8:30pm, Agent K. Taylor of the Halifax Regional Drug and Gang Task Force conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Highway 561 and Highway 48 for multiple equipment violations.
During the stop, a strong odor of marijuana was detected prompting a search of the vehicle. The search led to the discovery of suspected marijuana, drug paraphernalia, a digital scale with residue. In the locked glove box, a stolen G3C 9mm handgun and a prescription bottle containing 56 suspected oxycodone pills without a label were located.
The driver, identified as Antonio Clarke, 34, of Portsmouth Virginia was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, possession of a stolen firearm, simple possession of schedule II and schedule VI controlled substances, possession of drug paraphernalia, and carrying a concealed weapon…