Two Men Arrested for Firearms Offenses

RALEIGH – The United States Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Robert J. Higdon, Jr., announces the arrest of KENDRICK MARCEL CAMPBELL, 25 of Lillington, North Carolina and DEMETRIUS SAMUEL  KING, 31 of Raleigh, North Carolina on firearms-related charges.

CAMPBELL and KING are charged in a two-count indictment with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. If convicted, CAMPBELL and KING face not more than 10 years’ imprisonment, a $250,000 fine, and a term of supervised release following any term of imprisonment.

The charges and allegations contained in the indictment are merely accusations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

The investigation of this case was conducted by the Harnett County Sheriff’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.