NATCHEZ — Terrence D. Johnson had no problem paying his tab at King’s Tavern early Wednesday morning but the bartender had trouble taking his money — because it was fake.

Johnson, 29, 417 Watts Ave. Apt. A, was arrested on charges of uttering a forgery after the bartender identified the $100 bill as fake and called police.

Police arrested Johnson after he was seen walking down Jefferson Street. He was then returned to the bar and identified by the bartender.

This is the latest instance of a counterfeit $100 bill being used in the Miss-Lou.

Walter T. Jones and Linzell S. Thornburg were arrested and charged June 24 for passing counterfeit bills around the area. However, Natchez Police Chief Mike Mullins said he does not know if Johnson was in cahoots with Thornburg and Jones. The matter is under investigation.

Johnson is being held awaiting bond.

Brian Reynolds