State Auditor Shad White said Patrick Harris pawned his assigned pistol from the Centreville Police Department to a pawn shop. A few months later, White said Harris took two pistols from the evidence/property room and pawned them off.

“I’m thankful to the agents in my office for working on this case as long as the prosecutor who helped bring it to a close,” said White. “We will continue to work hand-in-hand with prosecutors to hold those who steal taxpayer money accountable.”

Harris was prosecuted in Wilkinson County Circuit Court where he was sentenced to 10 years of probation. Harris was also ordered to pay $731.12 in restitution, $432.50 in court costs, and $750 in fines.