The last couple of community meetings scheduled by Greensboro Police Chief Brian James were canceled because of the COVID-19 and the request from Gov. Roy Cooper that all non-essential gatherings be cancelled.
But along with communities all over Greensboro having the opportunity to meet and get to know their new police chief, there was at least one notable drug bust.
At one of those community meetings, people raised concerns about 1219 Randolph Ave., which they said was being used to run an illegal drug operation.
On Monday, March 16, police searched that address and seized three handguns (one stolen), one rifle, a large number of cell phones and two-way radios, drug paraphernalia, about $3,800 in cash, marijuana, crack cocaine and heroin.
Twelve people were arrested as a result of the operation including three juveniles.
The adults who were arrested include:
Oscar Levon Bittle, a 64-year-old black male who was charged with conspiracy to sell narcotics, maintaining a dwelling for controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Dion Isaac Johnson, a 28-year-old black male who was charged with possession with intent to sell and distribute cocaine, possession of marijuana and resisting, delaying and obstructing a public officer.
Jordan McKale Little, a 28-year-old black male who was charged with possession of a firearm by felon, conspiracy to sell narcotics and maintaining a dwelling for controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia
Michael Jerome Porter, a 25-year-old black male who was charged with conspiracy to sell narcotics, maintaining a dwelling for controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Roland Bernard Johnson, a 51-year-old black male who was charged with resisting, delaying and obstructing a public officer.
Lashawnda Jacqueline Hairston, a 31-year-old black female who was charged with possession of marijuana and possession drug paraphernalia
Jason Montez Joseph, an 18-year-old black male who was charged with possession with intent to sell and distribute marijuana.
Eric Victor Lewis, an 18-year-old black male who was charged with possession with intent to sell and distribute marijuana and maintaining a vehicle for controlled substance.
Jonathon Christian Gainey, a 35-year-old black male who was charged with conspiracy to sell narcotics, maintaining a dwelling for controlled substance (two counts), possession of drug paraphernalia, and resisting, delaying and obstructing a public officer.
