GREENVILLE, Miss. — A Greenville man wanted in Warren County on murder and aggravated assault charges was arrested Wednesday after police located him in a stolen vehicle using a Flock camera alert, authorities said.
The Greenville Police Department said officers received a Flock alert on Feb. 11 regarding a stolen vehicle in the area of Alexander Street and Colorado Street. Officers canvassed the area and located a stolen 2019 Kia Rio.
Police confirmed the vehicle had been reported stolen and attempted a felony traffic stop. The driver fled, leading officers on a pursuit that ended when the vehicle crashed near Delta and Colorado streets, according to authorities.
The driver then fled on foot but was apprehended near an abandoned residence on Delta Street.
Police identified the suspect as 26-year-old Elijah Qualls of Greenville. Further investigation determined Qualls was wanted by authorities in Warren County on charges of murder and aggravated assault.
Qualls is charged by the Greenville Police Department with felony fleeing and possession of a stolen vehicle. He is being held at the Washington County Regional Correctional Facility pending his initial court appearance.
It was not immediately clear when he would be transferred to Warren County authorities.
All suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
