Former Mississippi cop pleads guilty to embezzlement after pawning police weapons, sentenced to 10 years probation and fined.

Patrick Harris, a former Centreville, Mississippi police officer, pleaded guilty to embezzlement after pawning his department-issued pistol and two others taken from the evidence room. Prosecuted in Wilkinson County Circuit Court, he was sentenced to 10 years of probation and ordered to pay $1,913.62 in restitution, court costs, and fines. The case, investigated by the State Auditor’s Office, highlights concerns over accountability and the misuse of police equipment.