Man doing jumping jacks, pushups on highway arrested

SELMA, N.C. -- Police say they arrested a Goldsboro, N.C., man after getting an unusual 911 call.

The caller on July 8 reported a man stopped his car in the middle of the highway and got out and started doing jumping jacks and pushups. He then got back in the vehicle, drove a short distance, and did it again.

Selma police said they found 42-year-old Danny Ray Hodge on his hands and knees beside Jones Street. When he saw officers, he ran back to his car and got in the driver's seat.

Police said they found six small baggies of methamphetamine in the car.

According to court records, Hodge was currently on probation and wearing a GPS tracking device. He was released from prison about three years ago. His arrests include charges of rape, kidnapping, larceny, and drug possession.

He was jailed on a charge of possession of methamphetamine with intend to distribute. Bond was set at $40,000.