A Columbus man who was wanted on a warrant was arrested early Sunday morning after the Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department responded to a call about a man walking in the middle of the road. Judy Jackson, department spokeswoman, says that Deputy Jon Lanning responded to 25th Street near Bush’s Market shortly before 2 a.m. The deputy reported finding 34-year-old Jacob Dale Rice, of Scotland Drive, walking in the eastbound lane. As Deputy Lanning approached, Rice allegedly fled, running toward the Talley Square Addition. He was founder there shortly after. When Rice was captured, police reported finding a set of keys belonging to a recently recovered stolen vehicle.

Along with the outstanding warrant, Rice was arrested on preliminary charges of Auto Theft/Receiving Stolen Auto Parts and Resisting Law Enforcement. He is being held without bond.