JACKSON COUNTY, FL (WDNews) – On June 15th, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office arrested Robert Cook after a dramatic chase. Deputies first noticed Cook driving a black GMC truck without taillights and recognized him as a wanted man for a Violation of Probation warrant.
When deputies attempted to stop him, Cook sped off, leading them on a wild ride down several dirt roads. The pursuit lasted through the night, with officers searching for Cook in the rural backroads of Jackson County.
The following day, June 16th, deputies found Cook hiding behind a residence on Little Zion Road, a location he was known to frequent. Cook admitted to fleeing from the deputies the previous night.
Cook was arrested on his existing warrants and now faces additional charges of Fleeing and Attempting to Elude Law Enforcement. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office has not released further details at this time.