A man accused of stealing a car out of Carthage has been arrested in Starkville.
According to Mississippi Highway Patrol spokesperson Derrick Beckom, troopers arrested James Ficklin, 30, for armed carjacking early this morning.
On Wednesday, MHP issued a BOLO for Ficklin driving a white Ford F-150, which was reported stolen from Carthage at about 4:30 p.m.
The BOLO said Ficklin was armed and dangerous. However, Beckom said no one was seriously injured in the carjacking.
Troopers caught up with Ficklin in Starkville Thrusday night, and attempted to pull him over, Beckom said. Ficklin pulled over and fled the vehicle on foot. He was found a few hours later.
Ficklin is currently in custody at Oktibbeha County Jail. His bond has not been set.
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