McALESTER —
A Crowder man who was charged with kidnapping in Pittsburg County District Court in early 2011 failed to show up for a scheduled court appearance and has been arrested.
Gary Don Hicks Sr., 44, missed his court date and a bench warrant was issued Feb. 1 for his arrest.
In February of 2011, Hicks was charged with kidnapping and larceny of an automobile. According to court records, Hicks allegedly kidnapped Aaron Wells, who was 17 years old at the time. Hicks allegedly shoved Wells into the back seat of his own car and drove the car to an undisclosed location. Wells’ eyes were allegedly covered in duck tape so he couldn’t see where he was being taken.
On Feb. 23, 2011, Hicks posted a $45,000 bond and was released from custody. He was due in court Feb. 1 but did not appear, and his bail was forfeited and a bench warrant was issued for his arrest. Hicks was booked into the Pittsburg County Jail Monday and remains in custody in lieu of a $100,000 bond.
Contact Rachel Petersen at rpetersen@mcalesternews.com.
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