18-year-old arrested, charged with theft of a motor vehicle, evading arrest
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NORTH JACKSON — An 18-year-old has been arrested after police say he stole a car from a fast food restaurant parking lot last Saturday. Police say Jodarius Nicquan McKnuckles, of Jackson, was seen driving in a stolen 2013 Jeep Wrangler early Sunday morning. This is the same car reported stolen the prior day. McKnuckles fled on foot but was apprehended a short time later. McKnuckles was arrested and charged with Theft of a Motor Vehicle over $10,000 and Evading Arrest. He was formally arraigned in Jackson City Court Monday morning. He is being held in lieu of a $17,000 bond. A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for July 24 at 9:30 a.m. The owner of the car had left the keys inside the car. The Jackson Police Department strongly encourages the public to lock their car doors and remove the keys when leaving vehicles parked and unoccupied. Anyone with information about this case, or any other crime is encouraged to contact the Jackson Police Department at 731-425-8400 or Crime Stoppers at 731-424-8477 or by visiting www.jmcrimestoppers.org to place a cyber tip.
