Lenoir County Sheriff's Office make La Grange drug arrest

According to a press release from the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office, on January 2, 2020, detectives with the Lenoir County Sheriff's Office arrested Marcus Jorrod Robinson of La Grange pursuant to a narcotics investigation. During the investigation detectives made controlled purchases of crack cocaine from Robinson in the La Grange area. During the arrest of Robinson, he was found in possession of distribution amounts of crack cocaine, marijuana and a stolen handgun.

Robinson was charged with two counts of Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver a Schedule II Controlled Substance, one Count of Possession with Intent to Sell and Deliver a Schedule VI Controlled Substance and Possession of a Stolen Firearm. Robinson was also wanted for Failure to Appear to Court on Charges for Resisting a Public Officer.

Robinson was placed in the Lenoir County Sheriff's Detention Center under a $52,000.00 secured bond.