A 28-year-old Poplarville man was taken into custody after narcotics investigators located him at a residence on Jess Williams Road and discovered he was in possession of a firearm and a large quantity of methamphetamine.
According to authorities, John Riley Hill was arrested around 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, on a warrant for violating drug court. During the arrest, investigators found an AR-style rifle and a distribution amount of methamphetamine in his possession.
Hill was transported to the Pearl River County Jail, where he was booked on multiple charges, including:
- Violation of drug court
- Possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine while in possession of a firearm
- Possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
The case remains under investigation.
