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Decatur police arrest man in February motorcycle theft

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Joseph Jackson (Source: Decatur Police) Joseph Jackson (Source: Decatur Police)
DECATUR, AL (WAFF) -

Decatur police charged a man in the February burglary of Full Throttle.

Officials said the store was burglarized in February of 2012. The owner reported a 2008 Suzuki G-SX-R600 motorcycle stolen.

Investigations led to the suspect Joseph Jackson. On February 27, the stolen motorcycle was recovered after a brief pursuit in Panama City, Florida. Jackson was arrested in Florida and charged with driving while license suspended, resisting officer, flee/elude officer with lights siren active, hit and run and  leaving the scene of crash involve damage to property.

On February 29, Decatur officers obtained a warrant for his arrest. Jackson waived his extradition and was transferred to Morgan County Jail on June 18. He was charged with robbery first degree and his bond was set at $5,000.

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