Burglary, drug charges for Hickory man

A Hickory man was arrested Saturday after deputies said drugs and stolen items were found at his home.

The Graves County Sheriff's Office was alerted to a burglary at a business in the Tri-City area Saturday morning. Deputies said they've received multiple reports of thefts from the business in recent history.

After reviewing surveillance footage, authorities said they were able to identify the suspect as Christopher Wiley.

Deputies went to Wiley's home, where they reportedly found stolen items in the yard and in his vehicle.

While being interviewed, deputies said Wiley confessed to taking items from the business.

More stolen items were allegedly found in the home along meth, marijuana, and a handgun.

Wiley is a convicted felon and is prohibited from owning a firearm.

Wiley was arrested and charged with burglary, criminal mischief, possession of meth and marijuana, possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, and other drug and theft related charges.

He was taken to the Graves County Jail.