Convicted felon arrested for gun possession

The man was found using marijuana and in possession of a loaded gun

A Mount Olive man who is on probation was arrested on June 20, for illegal possession of a gun and using controlled substances. He was placed in the Duplin County Detention Center under a $42,500 secured bond.

According to the Duplin County Sheriff’s Office, while they were assisting probation officers conduct a search at 1289 Bennetts Bridge Road, Cesar Jacob Fernandez-Chigin, was found in possession of a loaded .38 caliber revolver. He was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; simple possession of a schedule VI-controlled substance, possession of marijuana paraphernalia; and probation violations.