Man arrested for felony cocaine possession


On January 20, 2011, members of the Henderson Police Department Narcotics/Vice Unit arrested Damien Jones, 26, of 18 Mount Pleasant Road in Henderson, North Carolina for felony possession of cocaine.

Jones was observed by narcotics agents in the roadway at 701 Champion Street around 5:50 p.m. on January 20, 2011, in an area where the police department has received numerous citizen complainants in reference to drug sales.

Damien Jones
Damien Jones

Upon being approached by agents, Jones was observed discarding an object. The object was located and was discovered to be crack cocaine wrapped in plastic.

Jones received a $5,000 secured bond pending a court hearing on February 21, 2011.