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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Decatur man claiming to be Lyft driver from Texas jailed for felony warrants
Jun. 27—A Decatur man was arrested shortly after midnight Friday after a traffic stop in which he initially identified himself as a Lyft driver transporting a passenger, but officers later discovered he had several nationwide felony extradition warrants, according to the Priceville Police Department. Police said at approximately 12:05 a.m. Friday, they conducted a traffic stop on a white Toyota Camry on Alabama 67 near Indian Hills Road. The driver of the Camry told them he was a resident of El Paso, Texas, and working as a Lyft driver, transporting a passenger from the Greyhound bus station in Birmingham to Decatur. "Further investigation revealed that the passenger's actual identity was Matthew Leon Mosley Jr., a 34-year-old from Decatur," police said. Dispatch informed the officers Mosley had seven nationwide extradition felony warrants related to dangerous drugs and five misdemeanor warrants for various offenses in Morgan County, according to Priceville police. Police said Mosley was arrested and transported to Morgan County Jail and is being held without bond. — or 256-340-2442.


CBS News
11-05-2025
- CBS News
Man arrested after fleeing traffic stop in Miramar; 3-year-old found in car, police say
Miramar Police arrested a man Sunday after he allegedly fled from a traffic stop near Arcadia Drive and Miramar Parkway, prompting a brief foot chase. The suspect, whose identity has not been released, was taken into custody and faces multiple traffic-related charges as well as two outstanding felony warrants, police said. A 3-year-old child was discovered inside the suspect's vehicle. Authorities confirmed the child is safe and is now under the care of the Florida Department of Children and Families. Police emphasized there is no ongoing threat to the public.