JACKSONVILLE, N.C. — Two Jacksonville residents are facing charges after warrants state a child gained access to a loaded firearm and fired it inside a home where children were also allegedly exposed to marijuana.
According to arrest warrants, Corrie Cox, 30, and Tiara Sharp, 28, both of Jacksonville, were arrested by the Jacksonville Police Department on June 13.
Investigators allege the pair allowed two children, ages 10 and 12, to remain in a residence where they had access to a loaded firearm. Court documents state one of the children later fired the pistol while inside the home.
Authorities also allege the children were exposed to marijuana. Officers reportedly found marijuana, along with scales, large plastic containers and plastic bags commonly associated with the storage and distribution of controlled substances.
As a result, Cox and Sharp were each charged with felony possession of marijuana, possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver marijuana, two counts of exposing a child to a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, and contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile.
Cox is being held in the Onslow County Detention Center under a $60,000 secured bond, while Sharp is being held under a $30,000 secured bond.
Both are scheduled to appear in court on Monday, June 15.