ROCKINGHAM — Police have filed drug and weapon charges against a previously convicted felon.
Warrants allege that on Nov. 10, 22-year-old Aric Lamont Ray Jr., of Rockingham, was found in possession of five individual bags of marijuana totaling 188 grams (6.63 ounces), as well as a digital scale, a rolling paper dispenser and a pack of cigarillos.
Ray, who was previously convicted of a felony in connection to a 2024 shooting, was also allegedly in possession of a Smith & Wesson .38 Special revolver. He is also accused of running from a Rockingham Police officer during a traffic stop.
Police arrested Ray and charged him with one felony count each of: possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver marijuana; possession of marijuana; and possession of a firearm by a felon.
He is also charged with one misdemeanor count each of: possession of marijuana paraphernalia; carrying a concealed gun; and resisting a public officer.
Ray was booked into the Richmond County Jail where he is being held on a combined $65,000 secured bond. He is scheduled to appear in court Nov. 19.
Online court records show Ray was convicted of conspiracy to commit discharging a firearm into an occupied property in 2024. Four other charges were dismissed in that case as part of a plea agreement.
On July 22, Ray was charged with a probation violation for not paying court fees. Records show he still owes $1,495.50.
All defendants facing criminal charges are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
