Henderson police arrested one man Tuesday who had outstanding warrants in connection with previous offenses and added several weapons and drug charges to the list upon placing him in custody.
Detectives of the Henderson Police Department observed Orlando Khayil Gibbs, 25, in a vehicle at a store located at 601 West Andrews Ave. and “were able to quickly confirm that Gibbs had active warrants for previous committed offenses,” according to a press statement from Chief Marcus Barrow.
There were several other people in the vehicle and police found marijuana and two semi-automatic firearms inside after the occupants were outside the car.While taking Gibbs into custody, Detectives observed marijuana in plain view inside of the vehicle Gibbs was occupying.
As a result, Gibbs was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm by convicted felon, carrying a concealed weapon and possession of marijuana up to a half ounce.
Gibbs was issued a pre-set $10,000 secured bond and a $360 cash bond for his outstanding order for arrest.
Magistrate Stewart set an an additional $5,000 secured bond for the other charges. He was released upon posting bond.
One of the occupants in the vehicle, Jeremiah Edwards, 18, was arrested and charged with carrying a concealed weapon. He received a $1,000 secured bond and was remanded to Vance County Jail.