A Starkville man faces multiple felony charges after he allegedly fled the scene of an accident.
Starkville Police Department charged Phillip M. Drungole, 31, with felony possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance, possession of paraphernalia and leaving the scene of an accident Saturday.
The wreck occurred near CSpire’s Highway 12 location, and Drungole was apprehended shortly after the collision. SPD did not release any other details about the incident or subsequent arrest.
Drungole was booked in Oktibbeha County Jail with a $12,444.25 total bond.
No details released on sexual battery
SPD also arrested Randall C. Richardson, 21, of Starkville, Saturday on a sexual battery warrant.
The department released no details about his charges or the arrest itself.
Richardson was taken to Oktibbeha County Jail and was released after posting a $10,000 bond, according to an SPD release.
His initial appearance in municipal court is scheduled for 6 p.m. Jan. 3.
Carl Smith covers Starkville and Oktibbeha County for The Dispatch. Follow him on Twitter @StarkDispatch
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