Danny Wayne Hammitt, 54 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he was found in possession of a stolen 2006 C250 Chevrolet truck.

Reports stated that Hammit attempted to avoid arrest by fleeing on foot when they arrived at his location.

Police added that while taking Hammit, who is a convicted felon, into custody, they found him in possession of a firearm.

Reports listed the value of the truck at $12,000.

Hammitt is charged with felony theft by receiving stolen property, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, obstruction and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.