Hearse Stolen from Kosciusko Pursued and Recovered Wednesday Evening

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A hearse stolen in Kosciusko was recovered in Weir on Wednesday evening.

The call about the stolen hearse went out to Kosciusko Police just before 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 30th.

Lt. Scotty Jones of the Kosciusko Police Department attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle fled.  Kosciusko Police and Attala Deputies pursued the vehicle on Hwy 12.

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The Choctaw County Sheriff’s Office and Weir Police Department were called to assist. Spike strips were deployed near the intersection of Hwy 12 and Hwy 413.  As a result, the suspect wrecked in front of Weir Dollar General.

The suspect has been identified as 58-year-old Matthew Thomas of Kosciusko.  Thomas has been charged with felony theft of a motor vehicle, felony fleeing, and no drivers license. He is being held in the Leake County Correctional Facility.

Matthew Thomas, 58, Kosciusko
*photo provided by KPD

 

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