Mississippi Murder Suspect Charged After Pursuit In Tuscaloosa County

TUSCALOOSA, AL — A Mississippi man wanted for murder is facing additional charges after a pursuit Saturday morning in Tuscaloosa resulted in his arrest.

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The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office says Arti Brown, 31, of Oktibbeha County, was taken into custody after his vehicle was spotted traveling westbound on I-59/20 from Jefferson County.

TCSO said Saturday morning that deputies were able to locate the vehicle around the 73 mile-marker and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. However, Brown reportedly fled, prompting the pursuit.

Brown allegedly continued south on the interstate and another deputy was able to disable the vehicle with a spike strip, with it coming to a stop near Exit 62.

Brown is currently being held at the Tuscaloosa County Jail for Okitebbha County Sheriff’s Office on First Degree Murder warrant.

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