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The Hamlet Police Department recently arrested Ronald Eugene Richardson, 20, of 1101 S. Long Dr., Rockingham, for felony possession of cocaine, simple possession of a schedule VI controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

According to police reports, officers responded to a call on Feb. 19 from a female subject who said her door was being kicked and several subjects were attempting to gain entry into her apartment. Upon arrival, officers were notified by a group of people outside that there were male subjects inside the apartment with a gun. The female subject allegedly gave lawmen consent to enter her apartment where they advised the male subjects to show their hands. According to reports, police smelled a strong odor and observed Richardson putting his hand into the cushion of the chair where he sat.

Richardson was advised to stand before being handcuffed, reports said. Police searched the living room and found a clear plastic bag with a white substance that appeared to be crack cocaine, along with a marijuana rolled cigarette in the cushion of the chair, reports said. Richardson was charged with possession of cocaine. He later acknowledged that the $2,400 found on his person was from selling cocaine, police said. Richardson was released on a written promise to appear in court.

Other recent reports made to the Hamlet Police Department include:

— Damage to personal property was reported at a residence on Mckinnon Street.

— Larceny was reported at a residence on Walnut Avenue.

— Larceny and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle were reported at a residence on Entwistle Street.

— Larceny was reported at a residence on Madison Avenue.

— Injury to personal property was reported at a residence on Spring Street.

— Larceny was reported at a residence on Boyd Avenue.

— Damage to personal property was reported at a residence on Spring Street.

— Assault on a female, simple assault and communicating threats were reported at a residence on Henry Street.

— Obtaining property by false pretenses and larceny were reported at a residence on Henry Street.

— Possession of marijuana was reported on a roadway at the intersection of Rice Street and Main Street.

— Assault on a female was reported at an apartment complex on West Hamlet Avenue.

— Larceny was reported at a residence on Walnut Avenue.

Arrest reports published in the Richmond County Daily Journal are copied from local law enforcement records. Reports include both arrests and criminal summons such as citations. The Daily Journal lists them all as arrests. People charged are presumed innocent until determined to be guilty by a court of law.