Covington County, Ala. (WDNews) — A Covington County man was taken into custody Monday morning after an overnight manhunt involving multiple law enforcement agencies, according to the Covington County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities said deputies attempted a traffic stop Sunday night near Prestwood Bridge Road and Rabren Road when the driver fled, leading officers on a pursuit into western Covington County. Tyler Scott Blackmon was arrested after the vehicle stopped near Judge Smith Road and Brooklyn Road.
Investigators said another occupant, identified as Sam Douglas Watson, fled into nearby woods, prompting a large search involving K-9 teams, aviation units and multiple agencies. Sheriff Blake Turman confirmed Watson was captured around 11:05 a.m. Monday without incident.
