Wilmington Police Department recovers stolen gun, narcotics after investigation

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Two Wilmington adults were detained after authorities recovered a stolen handgun, MDMA and other narcotics during a probation-related residential search, according to the Wilmington Police Department.

Police said the department’s Gun Crimes Unit assisted probation officers with a residential search at about 9:30 a.m. on Friday, July 17, in the 300 block of Greendale Drive.

During the search, officers detained 33-year-old Lashonda Edens and took 28-year-old Quaneil Hasson Allen, both of Wilmington, into custody. Investigators said they located a large quantity of MDMA, additional narcotics, drug paraphernalia and a stolen pistol.

Allen is charged with possession of a firearm by a felon, felony maintaining a vehicle or dwelling for a controlled substance, trafficking in MDA/MDMA, possession with intent to manufacture, sell or deliver a Schedule I controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a Schedule II controlled substance, parole violation and additional charges. He is being held without bond at the New Hanover County Detention Center.

Edens is charged with multiple counts of failure to appear. She was issued a $2,000 secured bond.

Police also said a juvenile was transported to a juvenile detention center. No additional information about the juvenile was released.