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GREENVILLE, N.C. — A Greenville man is facing multiple charges after police say a 7-month-old child was exposed to crack cocaine inside a home.
According to the Greenville Police Department, 34-year-old Ramesh Cherry was arrested Friday, March 13.
Cherry faces several felony charges, including possession with intent to sell and deliver cocaine, maintaining a vehicle or dwelling for a controlled substance, exposing a child to a controlled substance, and felony conspiracy.
He is also charged with misdemeanor counts of simple possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana paraphernalia, and child abuse.
Arrest warrants state Cherry allegedly possessed 1.98 grams of cocaine with the intent to sell and maintained a home on 5th Street where crack cocaine was kept and sold.
Investigators say a 7-month-old child inside the residence was exposed to crack cocaine that was reportedly found within five feet of the child’s crib.
During the investigation, officers say they also found marijuana and drug paraphernalia, including two scales, clear plastic baggies, rolling papers, and mylar bags, items commonly associated with drug distribution.
Cherry was booked into the Pitt County Detention Center and is being held under a $40,000 secured bond.
He is scheduled to appear in Pitt County District Court on Monday, March 16.