Table displaying bags of marijuana, stacks of U.S. cash, and seized firearms from a Rocky Mount Police drug bust on July 10, 2025.
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Rocky Mount Police Bust Major Drug Operation, Seize Guns and $6K in Cash

Phyllis Coley @phyllis_coley

Narcotics search warrant leads to two arrests, 25 lbs. of marijuana seized at Windchime Ct. residence in Rocky Mount

Table displaying bags of marijuana, stacks of U.S. cash, and seized firearms from a Rocky Mount Police drug bust on July 10, 2025.
Rocky Mount Police seized more than 25 pounds of marijuana, over $6,000 in cash, and two handguns during a July 10 raid at a Windchime Court residence.

ROCKY MOUNT, NC — A joint effort between the Rocky Mount Police Department’s Special Operations Division and the local community has resulted in the disruption of a significant drug trafficking operation.

On the evening of July 10, 2025, officers executed a narcotics search warrant at 120 Windchime Court, following an investigation that began in June after Malachi Lawrence, 19, was previously arrested with over 300 grams of marijuana.

During the search, investigators recovered:

  • 25.15 pounds of marijuana
  • $6,045 in U.S. currency
  • Drug paraphernalia
  • Two firearms: a Glock 9mm and a Glock .40 caliber handgun

Arrests & Charges

Mugshot of 19-year-old Darious Higgs, charged with trafficking marijuana and other drug offenses in Rocky Mount.
Higgs
Mugshot of 19-year-old Malachi Lawrence, arrested in Rocky Mount on felony drug trafficking charges.
Lawrence

As a result of the operation, Malachi Lawrence and Darious Higgs, both 19, were arrested and now face multiple felony charges:

Malachi Lawrence:

  • Trafficking Marijuana (Felony)
  • Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell or Deliver Marijuana (Felony)
  • Maintaining a Dwelling for the Sale of Controlled Substances (Felony)
  • Possession of Marijuana (Felony)
  • Resist, Obstruct, and Delay a Public Officer (Misdemeanor)

Darious Higgs:

  • Trafficking Marijuana (Felony)
  • Possession with Intent to Manufacture, Sell or Deliver Marijuana (Felony)
  • Maintaining a Dwelling for the Sale of Controlled Substances (Felony)
  • Possession of Marijuana (Felony)

Both suspects are currently being held without bond.

Statement from Law Enforcement

Captain Bunt of the Special Operations Division praised the collaborative effort, stating:

“Our officers remain focused on dismantling drug networks and removing illegal firearms from our streets. Every successful operation sends a strong message that this kind of criminal activity will not be tolerated in Rocky Mount. We are committed to protecting our neighborhoods and making our community safer.”

This case underscores the power of community collaboration and sustained enforcement in improving public safety across Rocky Mount.