WASHINGTON COUNTY — A pre-trial date has been set in Washington County Court for a 63-year-old Mt. Vernon man charged with multiple drug-related offenses.

Roland Akin is facing charges of possession of a controlled substance, aggravated meth manufacturing, disposing of meth manufacturing waste, possession of meth manufacturing material, using a vehicle/structure or other property for the manufacture of meth, and possession of less than five grams of meth, all felonies.

His pre-trial date was set for January 12 at the Washington County Judicial Center.  According to records, Akin was arrested in April after Washington County deputies served a search warrant at a residence in Ashley.  His jury trial is scheduled for January 23.