On Nov. 23, the Oxford Police Department took a report about catalytic converters being removed from business vehicles.
After investigation, Dalton Pruitt, 28, of Lambert was arrested for felony malicious mischief on Jan. 7.
A Lafayette County Justice Court judge issued Pruitt a $10,000 bond.
Thefts of catalytic converters reportedly rose by more than 400% from 2020 to 2021.
This story explains what a catalytic converter is, why someone would want to steal it and offers some tips on protecting your vehicle.
