Maben man faces auto burglary, drug charges
A Maben man is being held in connection with the investigation of a car burglary reported at one of the casinos Friday afternoon.
Jerry Pittman, 37, of 958 Mississippi 15, Maben, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession of paraphernalia.
Neshoba County Sheriff Eric Clark said that Pittman is being held on $15,600 in bond for the above charges but is on hold as the investigation into a car burglary at the Golden Moon continues.
Clark said that on June 11, Neshoba County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the Golden Moon Casino for a complaint of a vehicle burglary. Deputies arrived to find Pittman detained by resort security.
An initial interview of Pittman revealed that he possessed an excessive number of Dewalt battery tools, power saws, grinders, drills and bags of assorted sockets and hand tools. A search of his vehicle revealed methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.
Clark said that anyone with information on potential crimes is encouraged to please call Crime Stoppers at 855-485-8477.