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Updated: 5:16 PM Dec 3, 2009
UPDATE: Manhunt Ends, Suspect Out On Bond
WTAP News UPDATE: Troopers tell us that Roy Garrett turned himself in to authorities Thursday and is now out on bond.
Posted: 5:16 PM Dec 3, 2009Reporter: Lauren Keeling Email Address: lauren.keeling@wtap.com |
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Thursday @ 5:15 p.m.
UPDATE: Manhunt Ends, Suspect Out On Bond
A man that led police on a two day search turned himself in to authorities Thursday.
40-year-old Roy Garrett is out on bond Thursday, facing several charges through the West Virginia State Police.
The charges range from fleeing and obstructing to drug possession and the original traffic violation.
Magistrate Joyce Purkey set his bond at $2,900.
Garrett's arrest ends an almost two day manhunt.
He was stopped in Lubeck on Tuesday by troopers for a traffic violation.
While running Garrett's name through NCIC, he ran from troopers, leading them on an almost two hour foot chase.
He's been on the run since.
Initially, Garrett's name showed he was wanted in Alabama on drug charges. However, the sheriff's department issuing the charge in Alabama declined extradition of Garrett.
At this point, he's only facing charges in Wood County.
Troopers say he turned himself in at the urging of a family member. They also say they received dozens of tips from viewers.
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Tuesday @ 8:19 p.m.
UPDATE: Troopers release description and photo of suspect.
The search continues Tuesday night for a Wood County man on the run from authorities after a traffic stop turned up drug charges in Alabama.
Trooper J.S. Pauley, with the West Virginia State Police, tells WTAP that Tuesday afternoon they stopped Roy Earl Garrett for a traffic violation in the Lubeck area.
Trooper Pauley says when Garrett's name was run through NCIC, it showed he was wanted on drug charges out of Alabama.
While waiting for confirmation, Garrett ran from the troopers, leading them on a foot chase.
He was not under arrest at the time.
Garrett is 40-years-old, 6 ft. tall and about 160 lbs.
He has long brown hair and blue eyes.
Garrett's last known address was in Lubeck and he does have friends in the area.
The photo you see is from his WV driver's license.
If you see him or know of his whereabouts, contact the West Virginia State Police at 304-420-4600.
The search Tuesday night was a joint effort involving the West Virginia State Police, the Parkersburg Police Department's Canine Unit and the Wood County Sheriff's Department's helicopter.
A photo of Garrett will be added to the story shortly.
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Tuesday @ 7:28 p.m.
DEVELOPING: Authorities are in the middle of a foot pursuit in Wood County.
Sheriff Jeff Sandy tells WTAP that earlier this afternoon, a person was arrested, and somehow got away from corrections officers.
The suspect is currently on the run.
Troopers from the West Virginia State Police and deputies from the sheriff's office are trying to locate the person.
We do not know where the search is taking place or who the suspect is.
The sheriff's department is working to get the helicopter up in the air to provide further help.
We'll update you as soon as we have more information.
Officials with the WV State Police are working to get us a photo and description of the suspect.
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