George County deputies arrest Irvington man on drug charge

Summer Poole

April 19, 2024 at 2:39 AM·1 min read

GEORGE COUNTY, Miss. (WKRG) — An Irvington man was arrested Wednesday on a drug charge, according to the George County Sheriff’s Office.

34-year-old Austin Blakeney, of Irvington, was arrested on April 17, according to GCSO.

A mugshot of Austin Blakeney (George County Sheriff’s Office).

The post said deputies were called to the area of Corley Road and Highway 613 on Wednesday to investigate a suspicious vehicle that appeared recently damaged.

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Deputies found the driver and identified him as Blakeney, according to the post. He was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance.

Blakeney is being held at the George County Regional Correctional Facility.

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