TUPELO — A Tupelo man has been arrested and charged with credit card fraud after police say he used a victim’s card multiple times following a ride in the victim’s vehicle.
According to the Tupelo Police Department, the case began Jan. 28 when a resident reported that his credit card was missing after giving an individual a ride. The victim later discovered the card had been used at several businesses around Tupelo.
Following an investigation, officers arrested Anthony P. Johnson, 24, of Tupelo, on Feb. 4 in connection with the fraudulent transactions.
Johnson was charged with credit card fraud. During a court appearance Feb. 5, Tupelo Municipal Court Judge Allen ordered Johnson held on a $5,000 bond.
Police said the case will be forwarded to the Lee County Grand Jury for possible indictment.
