NORTH CAROLINA — Two New Bern men are facing numerous felony drug charges after deputies executed a search warrant at a home in the city last week, according to the Craven County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said the warrant was carried out Feb. 12 at a residence on West A Street as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation conducted by the Neuse River Narcotics Task Force.
During the search, investigators seized approximately 38 grams of methamphetamine, 5 grams of cocaine and 9 pounds of marijuana, authorities said.
Sonny Sachel Morris Jr., 36, who deputies said resides at the home, is charged with felony trafficking methamphetamine; two counts of possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver a Schedule II controlled substance; two counts of possession of a Schedule II controlled substance; possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver a Schedule VI controlled substance; possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance; and maintaining a dwelling for the sale of a controlled substance.
Sanarrious Anthony Morris, 19, is charged with felony trafficking methamphetamine; possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver a Schedule II controlled substance; possession of a Schedule II controlled substance; possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver marijuana; possession with intent to manufacture, sell and deliver a Schedule VI controlled substance; possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance; maintaining a vehicle for the sale of a controlled substance; maintaining a dwelling for the sale of a controlled substance; simple possession of a Schedule II controlled substance; simple possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance; and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Sonny Morris Jr. is being held at the Craven County Confinement Facility under a $175,000 secured bond.
Sanarrious Morris is being held without bond. Deputies said he was already out on bond at the time of his arrest on charges of felony possession of a stolen firearm, breaking and entering, and resisting a public officer.
The investigation remains ongoing.
