Deputies with the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office arrested two suspects Friday morning in connection with a foiled lumberjacking on West Union Road. The incident occurred on October 25, 2024, when deputies responded to a call regarding the theft of construction materials.

Upon arrival, deputies reviewed photos of a suspect vehicle captured at the scene. While they were investigating, a car matching the description drove by, prompting deputies to search the area. The vehicle was later located on Ceasar Road, where deputies observed two men unloading lumber from the roof of the vehicle.

The suspects, Nathan Douglas and Jesse Mutz Jr. were taken into custody and the stolen lumber and ladder were returned to the owner. A search of the vehicle revealed narcotics paraphernalia.

Douglas and Mutz were taken into custody and are charged with theft and possession of drug paraphernalia.