A Starkville man was arrested on Thursday after attempting to flee from police officers.
According to Starkville Police Department, officers attempted a traffic stop on a vehicle being driven by 28-year-old Richard Wilson early Thursday morning at the intersection of Jackson Street and University Drive.
Wilson reportedly continued east along University Drive and was stopped when his car hit a tree near Hunter Henry Boulevard. Officers arrested Wilson on suspicion of felony fleeing, careless driving, disregard for traffic device, no driver’s license and no insurance.
Wilson appeared in municipal court on Thursday. He was still in the Oktibbeha County Jail on $11,337 bond as of Saturday afternoon, according to jail personnel.
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