The Hoke County Sheriff’s Office announced on, Saturday, May 26th, 2024, members of the Violent Crimes Task Force stopped to investigate a wanted person, loitering and gang activity in the parking lot of Zack’s Grocery. As law enforcement arrived the wanted subject ran, and a vehicle started to pull off after being told to stop. The vehicle pulled out of the parking lot and was stopped by a Detective with the VCTF. During the stop, consent was given to search the vehicle and two AR pistols were located. Upon inspection of the firearms, it was discovered that there were modifications made to both firearms to change the fire from semi-automatic to automatic. Both suspects were taken into custody and warrants were obtained. Raymond Locklear and Keshaun Parker both received $10,000 secured bonds, given by the magistrate and were transferred to the custody of the Hoke County Detention Center.