
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. -- A man was arrested Saturday morning after deputies say a manhunt ended with residents holding him at gunpoint in Walton County.
37-year-old Anthony McMillian, of DeFuniak Springs, is charged with Grand Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Obstruction Without Violence, Attach Registration License Plate Not Assigned, and Property Crimes -- Possess Vehicle With Altered Numbers.
According to the Walton County Sheriff's Office, a deputy attempted to pull over McMillian near County Highway 192 after noticing he was driving a stolen vehicle.
Deputies say McMillian was driving a stolen red Dodge Ram that he attempted to paint black to throw off law enforcement.
The sheriff's office says during the traffic stop, McMillian stopped the truck and ran away on foot.
About 30 minutes later, the sheriff's office says deputies were led to Campbells Rest Road where three residents were holding McMillian at gunpoint.
McMillian was arrested and taken to the Walton County Jail.
The sheriff's office adds, McMillian was also being sought for questioning related to multiple thefts in DeFuniak Springs and surrounding areas.