Man Arrested For Desertion From The Marine Corps

A man wanted for desertion from the U.S. Marine Corps was apprehended Thursday by the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.

Police say, James Patrick Gray, Jr,. allegedly deserted his duty station in Camp Lejeune, NC on July 21, 2014. The Fayette County Sheriff’s Department received a tip that Gray was hiding in the Victor area of Fayette County.

Fayette County Sheriff Steve Kessler said the tipster was a great help in the arrest.

According to police, Gray was apprehended without incident.