Vicksburg man arrested on Christmas Eve for gun and drug possession

The Vicksburg Police Department announced the arrest of a Vicksburg resident found to be in possession of handguns and drugs on Christmas Eve.

George Moore, 25, of Vicksburg was arrested around 1 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 24, after attempting to flee on foot from a traffic stop on Washington Street. He was found to be in possession of two handguns, marijuana, and cocaine.

Moore was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a controlled substance. He is being held without bond until he makes his initial appearance in Vicksburg Municipal Court on Wednesday, Dec. 28.