heliocopter flying about DeSoto
 

Tues Feb 6 at 2:30 pm.
There's a helo flying about Warm Springs, and the DeSoto / Marsh Bend area for the past 20 min. Anyone know what that is about? Nothing on sheriff's page. My doors are locked!

I’m thinking it’s from a high speed chase that ended in a crash on Warm Spring Ave. Occupant(s) fled on foot. About a dozen cop cars on scene plus Heli.

I was walking on the Hogeye Trail and that helicopter was circling overhead for at least 30 minutes. I hope they caught their suspect.

Law Enforcement Activity
7 hr. ago | February 6, 2024 at 1:33:56 PM EST
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Active Notification

Law Enforcement is in the area of Bigham Trail and Warm Springs Ave, searching for a subject who fled on foot during a traffic stop. The subject is believed to have an active warrant. The subject is described as a heavy set black male, wearing a gray sweatsuit. He was last seen heading EB on Bigham Trail towards a wooded area.
Please avoid the area, expect delays, and contact the Sumter County Sheriff's Office if you see anyone matching that description in the area. 352-793-2621

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The search has been suspended, the subject was not located.
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