Marianna, Fla. (WDNews) — A woman with multiple warrants is back in custody after deputies say she stole a vehicle and was later tracked down by a K9 unit near Marianna.
According to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a home south of Marianna around 2:45 a.m. Saturday, May 31, after a report of a stolen car. The victim told deputies that Terri Lynn Butler had taken his vehicle while he was asleep and returned it a short time later. When confronted, Butler allegedly fled the scene.
Deputies learned Butler had active warrants for felony child neglect, resisting an officer without violence, and loitering and prowling. A search was launched but she was not immediately found.
Around 9:30 a.m., Butler reportedly returned to the property, only to flee again. Deputies set up a perimeter and brought in the JCSO K9 Tracking Unit.
Butler was located and taken into custody shortly after.
In addition to the outstanding warrants, Butler is now facing charges of grand theft of a motor vehicle, driving with a revoked license and petit theft (second offense). The sheriff’s office credited the K9 unit and coordinated efforts for the arrest.
