Man arrested in Port Gibson for destroying church property

CLAIBORNE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPARTMENT
PRESS RELEASE
FEBRUARY 1, 2023

On Tuesday, January 31, 2023, I Sheriff Edward Goods, was contacted by the key holder for the First Presbyterian Church located at 605 Church Street, Port Gibson, MS. Upon my arrival, I immediately noticed that the church had significant damage. After further investigation, within hours a suspect, Arthur Washington, Jr. was interviewed, arrested and charged with destroying public property, church building, or certain cemetery items.

Arthur Washington, Jr.’s initial appearance will be February 2, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. Sheriff Goods would like to thank his investigative team for their attention to detail which is an attestment to their community policing.