A North Vernon man was arrested Sunday afternoon on theft and drug charges. North Vernon Police say they were called St Vincent De Paul on O&M Avenue at 2:49 p.m. after 34-year-old Jason Perry was seen sorting through items in the donation area. After an investigation, Perry was arrested on preliminary charges of Attempted Theft and Possession of Methamphetamine.

Police say that Perry was booked in the Jennings County Jail on $1,055 cash bond.