ELIZABETH CITY, N.C. (WAVY) — Elizabeth City Police have arrested a 20-year-old man after reports of a gun being pointed.
On Friday, Feb. 23 just after 6 p.m., police responded to the 300 block of East Ehringhaus Street for reports that someone was pointing a gun.
When officers arrived on the scene, they observed a gun being passed between two people and detained both.
Officers later arrested Xavier Rashawn Brinkley, of Elizabeth City, and charged him with possession of a stolen firearm, carrying a concealed gun and sell/give handgun to minor.
Brinkley was transported to Albemarle District Jail with no bond. His first court appearance will be Monday, Feb. 26 at Pasquotank County District Court at 9:30 a.m.
The juvenile was taken into custody and later turned over to parents. Juvenile petitions will be generated for the juvenile, police said.
This is an active investigation and anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Elizabeth City Police Department at 252-335-4321 or the Crime Line at 252-335-5555.
