A manhunt near Interstate 35 in Marietta, Oklahoma, ended Monday afternoon when authorities announced the man they had been searching for since the morning was taken into custody. The search began after the man allegedly fought an Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper who was trying to arrest him on suspicion of possessing a stolen vehicle, then fled on foot.
At around 2:50 p.m., the sheriff’s office announced that the suspect had been taken into custody, according to kxii.com. The outlet reported that the man fought the trooper, potentially breaking his arm, during the attempted arrest. The Love County Sheriff’s Office had assisted the Oklahoma Highway Patrol in searching for the man before he was located.
The Search for the Suspect
KXII reported the man was last seen fleeing on foot headed west. KFOR.com described him as wearing jeans and a black-and-gold button-up shirt.
Traffic Snarled Near Mile Marker 23
While the search was active, KFOR reported that motorists should expect traffic delays near the 23-mile marker of I-35 and the surrounding area. The outlet also reported that the suspect was described as a Hispanic male standing approximately 5 feet tall, and that police officials said it was unknown whether he was armed or dangerous. Authorities advised anyone who spotted the man not to approach him and to call 911 immediately.
By the time the sheriff’s office announced the arrest Monday afternoon, the suspect was in custody. Many of the finer details of the case — including the suspect’s identity, any charges filed, and the circumstances of his capture — have not been released.
