Vicksburg native arrested in Magee on a weapons’ charge

MAGEE, Miss.(VDN) — A Vicksburg native was arrested in Magee, Mississippi after being found in possession of a a handgun along with driving under the influence.

According to the Magee Police Department, at approximately 5:30 a.m., the Magee Police Department received a call regarding a vehicle broken down with flashers on, located on Highway 49 North near Austin Storage. Upon arrival, officers made contact with the driver, Vicksburg native Melvin Wiggins Jr., who was found slumped over in the driver’s seat. As officers asked Wiggins to step out of the vehicle, they observed a firearm on the floorboard near his feet.

Officers immediately noticed Wiggins appeared to be impaired. After conducting a DUI investigation, it was determined that he was under the influence. Wiggins was placed under arrest for driving under the influence. Further investigation revealed that he was a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.

Wiggins was charged for driving while under the influence of and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.