PIKE CO., Miss. (WLBT) – A man was arrested after attempting to flee police and faced multiple charges Thursday night.
According to the Pike County Sheriff’s Office, around 6:01 p.m., Pike County deputies were attempting to serve an arrest warrant for arson on Roy Ray Duncan in the 5200 block of Magnolia-Progress Road in Magnolia.
Duncan tried to flee on foot when deputies were on the scene. After a brief chase, the suspect was arrested and later charged with possession of a controlled substance, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia, littering, and the warrant for arson of a dwelling.
Police say no bond has been set at this time.
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