2 charged after loaded AK-47 found under North Carolina toddler's bed

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.

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.

(Sergio F. Weeks, left, Alysha J. Smith, right)

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.

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

Associated Press