Oklahoma man steals truck to make it to court hearing for stealing vehicle

An Oklahoma man is facing new charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle to attend his court hearing for a prior unauthorized vehicle use case. 

According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, 28-year-old Cody Adams was at a gas station in Stillwater asking for a ride to his court date in Pawnee. 

When he couldn't secure a ride, Adams reportedly took an unoccupied LifeNet Emergency Services pickup that had been left running.

Adams drove himself to the courthouse but was arrested after being spotted by a trooper, who said Adams "ditched" the stolen vehicle upon arrival. 

Despite being arrested, Adams made it to his court hearing, where he was facing charges of unauthorized use of a vehicle and bringing contraband into a jail. 

Adams was later taken back to Payne County, where he was charged with vehicle larceny and given a $10,000 bond.