HAMLET — A man is facing several drug charges after allegedly pulling narcotics, including meth and cocaine, from his pocket when confronted by deputies.
According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a call of a suspicious vehicle in a driveway on Palmer Wright Drive, off of Boyd Lake Road, east of Hamlet on Monday, July 10.
When the deputies arrived, they reportedly identified the sole occupant as 45-year-old Christopher Eugene Quick, of Rockingham.
While speaking with deputies, Quick reportedly pulled various drugs from his pockets. Deputies also reportedly found a .380-caliber handgun during a search.
Deputies reportedly seized 14.8 grams of methamphetamine, 2.3 grams of crack cocaine, 2.2 grams of cocaine and 2.8 grams of marijuana.
Quick was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm by a felon; possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver methamphetamine; possession with intent to sell or deliver cocaine; and possession of up to a half-ounce of marijuana.
He was booked into the Richmond County Jail and appears to have since been released on bail. Quick is scheduled to appear in court July 27.
Online court records show Quick has several pending traffic infractions, including driving with a revoked license, operating a vehicle with no insurance, and improper backing.
Quick was convicted in 2003 of common law robbery and felony conspiracy in Scotland County, then in 2004 of larceny of firearms in Richmond County.
His probation was revoked, and another charge added, in 2005 and Quick spent nearly two years behind bars. While serving the sentence, Quick was convicted of driving while license revoked.
In 2008, Quick was convicted of felony breaking and entering, and received a suspended sentence. It should be noted that Quick appears to have been in prison on the listed offense date.
Quick’s probation was revoked when he was convicted in 2009 on six counts of felony breaking and entering and two counts of larceny from the person, resulting in an 18-month incarceration.
All defendants facing criminal charges are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
