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Man wanted in Louisiana captured in Mississippi after manhunt

By Malaysia McCoy Sep 14, 2023 | 11:44 AM

WARREN COUNTY, Miss. (WJTV) – A man, who was wanted in Louisiana, was arrested after a manhunt in Warren County.

Vicksburg Daily News reported a deputy stopped a vehicle on Culkin Road on Tuesday, September 12. Authorities said the passenger got out of the vehicle and fled.

Deputies arrested the driver on misdemeanor warrants.

After a manhunt, 44-year-old John Barr was arrested near East Clay Street around 9:30 p.m.

Authorities said he had warrants from West Baton Rouge Parish for burglary and receiving stolen property. He was also wanted in Wilkinson County for grand larceny.