Rockingham police arrested and charged Aric Lamont Ray Jr. with one felony count each of possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver marijuana, possession of marijuana and possession of a firearm by a felon.[1] Warrants allege that on 10 November 2026 the 22-year-old from Rockingham had five individual bags of marijuana totaling 188 grams (6.63 ounces), a digital scale, a rolling paper dispenser and a pack of cigarillos.[1] Ray was also allegedly carrying a Smith & Wesson .38 Special revolver.[1] He is accused of running from a Rockingham Police officer during a traffic stop.[1] He also faces one misdemeanor count each of possession of marijuana paraphernalia, carrying a concealed gun and resisting a public officer.[1] Ray was booked into the Richmond County Jail, where he was held on a combined $65,000 secured bond.[1] He is scheduled to appear in court on 19 November.[1]

Online court records show Ray was convicted in 2024 of conspiracy to commit discharging a firearm into an occupied property.[1] Four other charges in that case were dismissed as part of a plea agreement.[1] On 22 July he was charged with a probation violation for not paying court fees, and records show he still owes $1,495.50.[1]