DALE COUNTY, Ala. (WDNews) – A man wanted in Florida on child molestation charges was taken into custody Wednesday night after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase through Dale County according to multiple reports.
The suspect, whose name has not yet been released, is wanted in connection with the molestation of a child under the age of 12 in Gulf County, Fla.
Authorities say the pursuit ended on U.S. Highway 231 North after officers executed a successful pit maneuver. The highway was temporarily shut down as the scene unfolded.
The suspect was transported to a hospital and is currently listed in stable condition. Further details are expected as the investigation continues.
