DELTA, Ohio — A man who was accused of fleeing police after a traffic stop on Thursday is now in law enforcement custody, the Fulton County Sheriff's Office said in a press release.

Brown, who police said had an active warrant, allegedly fled police at U.S. 20A and County Road 5-2. He refused to stop and led officers on a pursuit via car before ultimately running from the scene on foot into a wooded area near county Road 1-2 in Delta.

Law enforcement, including the Ohio State Highway Patrol, K-9 units, and drone teams, conducted an extensive search Thursday south of Swanton in the area of County Road 1 and County Road 2, as well as County Roads D and EF. The sheriff’s office said Friday they no longer believe Brown is in that area but urged residents to stay alert.

On Tuesday, Brown

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