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Loaded AK-47 Rifle Found Under Toddler's Bed After Fayetteville Drug Bust: Police

Police arrested both Sergio F. Weeks and Alysha J. Smith after the loaded AK-47 was found under the toddler's bed.
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Alysha J. Smith, 25, and Sergio F. Weeks, 32, both charged in case.

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. — Police in North Carolina have arrested two people after finding marijuana and a loaded AK-47 under the bed of a 2-year-old child.

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News outlets report Fayetteville police say drug and child abuse charges were filed against 32-year-old Sergio F. Weeks and 25-year-old Alysha J. Smith. In addition, police charged Weeks with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

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According to police, officers responding to a Crime Stoppers tip were able to verify the tipster's information and obtained a warrant to search a home. Inside the home, they found nearly a pound of marijuana and various drug paraphernalia in addition to the AK-47.

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Weeks and Smith have been released on bond. It's not known if they have an attorney.

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