Vicksburg man is jailed by police for cocaine sale

Published 11:10 am Thursday, August 9, 2012

A Vicksburg man accused of selling drugs was held without bail today.

Eric Ross, 39, 108 N. Locust St., was arrested at 9:48 p.m. Wednesday and charged with sale of cocaine, police Capt. Bobby Stewart said.

Ross’ arrest came after an undercover investigation into drug activity due to numerous complaints in the Locust Street area, Stewart said.

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Ross was held at the Issaquena County Jail today awaiting his initial court appearance.

Ross, formerly convicted of sale of cocaine, was found guilty in June 2011 of violating probation.