One person is in custody and three are wanted after a chase through Carthage that happened on Tuesday.
Deputies received a tip that a stolen vehicle entered the county and the City of Carthage. Deputies made contact with this vehicle.
While trying to stop the vehicle, it drove from Wendy’s in the drive-thru to Matlock Park. The vehicle ran through a gate, damaging it and the occupants of the vehicle jumped out of the vehicle while it was still moving. The vehicle then crashed into a tree.
They took off on foot and Deputy Dusty Ray with the Leake County Sheriff’s Department and Carthage Police officers chased the four suspects.
One suspect was taken into custody and three others are still on the run.
The Leake County Sheriff’s Office thanked the community for reaching out to them, which lead to one arrest.
They are asking the community to check their home security cameras or be on the lookout for the other three suspects. If you notice anything suspicious, please contact the Leake County Sheriff’s Office or the Central Mississippi Crime Stoppers with your information.
