The Garvin County Sheriff’s Office, Maysville PD, & Lighthorse PD confirm the capture of a suspect who stole a vehicle.
GARVIN Co., Okla. (KFOR) - The Garvin County Sheriff’s Office, Maysville PD, & Lighthorse PD confirm the capture of a suspect who stole a vehicle.
Just after 4 a.m. this morning police officials say, a deputy was responding to a possible prowler call within the Town of Goldsby. As he arrived in the area he observed a vehicle leaving the area matching the suspect description. He followed the vehicle southbound on I-35 as other unit’s we’re en route to provide assistance. The driver ultimately made the choice to run. Stop Sticks were successfully deployed resulting in the suspect fleeing on foot into a river & heavily wooded area.
Deputies & Officers aided by K9’s & a drone were unsuccessful in locating the suspect.
Suspect Devin Yandell is now in custody, according to police.
Authorities confirm, a stolen vehicle was recovered along with other items of evidentiary value at State Highway 74 at the Washita River near Maysville.