Jackson County, Fla. (WDNews) – Following a multi-county pursuit that started in the area of Bascom, Florida, and extended into Houston County, Alabama, a suspected burglar was taken into custody on Friday.
On July 25, Jackson County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to an ongoing burglary. When they arrived, they saw a white male suspect walking away from the area. The suspect got into a car and drove away in defiance of shouted orders to stop.
After that, there was a chase across Jackson County roads and into Alabama. Deputies used a pursuit intervention tactic near Gordon Road and Highway 2 to safely end the chase after the suspect eventually returned to Jackson County.
The suspect was apprehended without any problems. There are still several charges pending in connection with the break-in and pursuit.
The Sneads Police Department and the Houston County Sheriff’s Office were commended by the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office for their support.
Sheriff Donnie Edenfield declared that anyone who harms our citizens would be hunted down and prosecuted.
