Pay off....

Typically, covert surveillance operations do not pay off often.  When they do, it is a wonderful thing from the perspective of the police officer.  Hours and hours of silent watching results in the apprehension of criminal, or in this case, the sure prevention of crime....In an effort to deter and prevent crimes around the university area, Greenville Police Officers have been conducting undercover surveillance operations throughout the university and Tar River neighborhoods, especially after downtown bars close, when many students may be walking in the areas.

On early Sunday May 5,  between 2-3 am,  Officers Simmons and Cates observed a white Ford Crown Vic riding slowly in the area of Summit and East 3rd. St. They observed the vehicle circle the area numerous times, and they began surveillance on it. The officers saw the car  pull up behind students  who were walking in the area and began to stop.  A uniformed GPD officer was contacted to assist and make the traffic stop on 3rd St. near Greene St. 

Upon approach to the vehicle a box of open ammunition was in plain view in the back seat. The driver and passenger were removed from the vehicle and a .22 caliber revolver was located. The weapon was found in between the passenger and drivers seat in the front of the vehicle. 2 pair of thick cloth gloves as well as latex gloves were also located on the dash board. 

Upon identifying the suspects it was determined that the passenger was a convicted felon.  The following suspects were arrested and charged. 

Timothy Terell Jones

Greenville NC 27834

21 yrs old 

charge: Carry Concealed weapon

Jarret Jarmal Gray

Williamston NC 27892

22 yrs old

charges: Possession of Firearm by felon

Identity Theft

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