PADUCAH, Ky. (WSIL) -- Detectives with the McCracken County Sheriff's Office arrested a Livingston County fugitive on October 30, 2025, following a traffic stop and brief foot pursuit.

The sheriff's office said they received information about Justin Metcalf, 41 of Smithland, Kentucky, who was wanted on multiple outstanding warrants. Authorities said the warrants were for charges related to attempting to induce a minor to engage in sexual activity and failing to appear in court for an assault case.

Detectives said they saw Metcalf crossing into Kentucky from Illinois on North 8th Street. After initiating a traffic stop, the sheriff's office said Metcalf exited the vehicle and fled on foot but was quickly apprehended.

A passenger, Jamie Metcalf, 37, also of Smithland, Kentucky, was arrest

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