SCOTT COUNTY, Mo. (KFVS) - Scott County Sheriff Derick Wheetley says a man wanted on felony warrants fled from his deputies using an ATV.

Wheetley reports that his deputies spotted Darin Tuleja operating an ATV along County Road 331, on Tuesday.

Deputies then confirmed that Tuleja had two active felony warrants.

Sheriff Wheetley says Tuleja abandoned the ATV and then ran away from officers.

Investigators say a Tuleja was seen leaving a home on County Road 331 a short time later, but Tuleja then retreated inside the trailer.

Tuleja eventually surrendered to deputies without further incident.

Tuleja is charged with Resisting or Interfering with Arrest for a Felony in addition to his outstanding felony warrants.

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