Suspect was begging to go to jail when found, police say.
FPD Ofc. Eder and K9 Karma. Photo provided.
(Florence, Ky.) - Florence Police had to venture into a storm sewer in order to apprehend a fugitive on Saturday.
Joshua Fugate, 31, of Hazard, Kentucky, has been wanted for about three years on several warrants for crimes including theft, burglary, assault, and violating his parole.
Police tried to arrest Fugate at the Rave Cinemas on Mall Road on Saturday, but he fled on foot.
"FPD Ofc. Eder and K9 Karma responded and began to track Fugate through the woods, marsh, and even the city sewer system. After an exhaustive 3 hour manhunt he was found hiding in a storm sewer, exhausted, and begging to go to jail," the police department said.
Fugate now faces additional charges of fleeing and trespassing, as well as drug charges.
Body of North Vernon man recovered from Crosley Lake
Gensis: Pathways to Success Announces 2026 Summer Interns
Batesville Freshman's Work in BCEF’S Art on Main
One Dearborn 2025 Annual Report Highlights a Year of Growth for Dearborn County
Sunman-Dearborn Schools Announce Leadership Appointments and Organizational Realignment
South Ripley Superintendent Named IAPSS District VIII Superintendent of the Year
Comments
Add a comment