Man Charged With Stealing Scrap in Prentiss County

Coleman

PRENTISS COUNTY, Miss. (Press Release) — On Monday, May 19, Prentiss County sheriff’s deputies arrested John D. Coleman, 30, of County Road 3130, Booneville, and charged him with grand larceny after he was caught by the property owner stealing scrap metal.

His bond was set at $2,500 on the felony bond and he had several misdemeanor issues that he had to bond on.

He is free on bond.

“We continue to have a serious problem with scrap metal theft and ask that the public be exact aware of suspicious activity and immediately report such activity to the Sheriff’s Office, along with a good description of vehicles involved and occupants, if possible, and a direction of travel,” Sheriff Randy Tolar said.