Executive Summary
- The Halifax Regional Drug and Gang Task Force executed a raid on Thomas Jefferson Drive, resulting in the seizure of fentanyl, cocaine, and an AR-15 style pistol.
- Four men—Terrick Hyman, Antonio Pritchett, Andrew Jeffers, and Jared Jeffers—face felony charges including trafficking fentanyl and possession with intent to sell.
- Arrest warrants cite the involvement of more than four grams but less than 14 grams of fentanyl.
- Terrick Hyman and Antonio Pritchett face additional charges for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Four Roanoke Rapids men are facing fentanyl trafficking and weapons charges following the execution of a search warrant on Tuesday evening, according to the Halifax County Sheriff’s Office.
Major Anzell Harris stated that the Halifax Regional Drug and Gang Task Force, supported by detectives and patrol deputies, executed the operation around 7 p.m. at a residence on Thomas Jefferson Drive off Highway 48. The raid was the culmination of a months-long investigation into reported drug activity in the area.
According to law enforcement officials, 11 individuals were detained at the property during the operation. A search of the premises resulted in the seizure of suspected fentanyl, cocaine, crack cocaine, marijuana, and prescription medications. Agents also recovered items indicative of drug packaging and sales, as well as an AR-15 style pistol.
Arrest warrants indicate that the trafficking charges stem from the alleged sale of more than four grams but less than 14 grams of fentanyl, along with approximately seven grams of cocaine. The suspects charged with trafficking are identified as Terrick Hyman, 26; Antonio Pritchett, 33; Andrew Jeffers, 28; and Jared Jeffers, 24. All four also face charges for possession with intent to sell and deliver Schedule II controlled substances and felony possession of cocaine.
Authorities noted that Hyman and Pritchett face additional charges for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. A fifth individual, Jahi Jeffers, 25, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. Major Harris confirmed that Andrew and Jahi Jeffers are brothers, and Jared Jeffers is their cousin. The four trafficking suspects remain in custody at the Halifax County Detention Center with district court appearances scheduled for February 26.
Procedural Next Steps
As the case proceeds to the Halifax County District Court, the specific quantity of fentanyl cited in the warrants—between four and 14 grams—will be a critical factor in the prosecution, as North Carolina statutes mandate specific sentencing guidelines based on weight in trafficking cases. The recovery of a high-powered firearm adds a significant dimension to the proceedings, particularly for the defendants with prior felony convictions. It is important to note that all individuals named in this report are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
