Felon on probation arrested for drug and weapon possession

John Archie “PJ” McNeill

PEMBROKE – A convicted felon was arrested Friday and charged with drug and weapons violations after the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Division, Community Impact Team and SWAT officers executed a search warrant.

During the investigation, a quantity of prescription drugs, firearms, marijuana, U.S. currency, identification cards and drug paraphernalia were located and seized.

John Archie “PJ” McNeill Jr., 36, of Pembroke, was arrested and charged with trafficking opium/heroin, possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver a Schedule II controlled substance, possession with intent to manufacture/sell/deliver a Schedule IV controlled substance, possession with intent to sell/deliver marijuana, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, maintaining a dwelling for a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia. McNeill was remanded to the custody of the Robeson County Detention Center and posted bail of $1,550,000.00.

The Robeson County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement and Patrol Divisions investigated the case. Anyone with additional information or information regarding drug activity in Robeson County is asked to call the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Division at 910-671-3191 or email [email protected].

“In our legal system, every person is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law,” the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement. “The information contained in this post is not intended to be an expression of opinion regarding guilt. The views and opinions of private citizens commenting on social media are not adopted by this law enforcement agency and do not reflect its official policy or position.”

The Sheriff’s Office does not post bail or set bail amounts. This is done by a judicial officer, such as a judge or magistrate, in accordance with NC General Statute 15A-532. Many factors are considered when setting bail amounts.