Petersburg police arrest man wanted in two states

Petersburg Police apprehended Malachi Garrett, 35, a fugitive from justice in two states, after arresting him on charges of DUI on October 17.

"During a subsequent records check, police learned Garret was a fugitive from justice and that he was wanted in the States of Louisiana and Texas on two outstanding arrest warrants," states a Petersburg Police press release. "The warrant from Louisiana was issued after Garrett failed to comply with conditions of probation related to an original conviction of Vehicular Homicide."

No bail was authorized for the 2008 warrant. The Texas warrant was issued i...