Man drowns in Chickasabogue Park after fleeing officers

CHICKASAW — A man is dead after a chase involving Chickasaw Police.

WKRG-TV reports police investigated a vehicle broken down Friday afternoon on I-65 north and discovered the owner was wanted for warrants out of Mobile County, including a parole violation. When asked for ID, the suspect ran.

The release says park rangers from Chickasabogue Park saw him running through the woods and dive into a creek, attempting to swim to the other side. He went underwater and never came up.

The body of the suspect, identified as Bobby Crook, 36, was recovered late Friday.

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The Associated Press

CHICKASAW — A man is dead after a chase involving Chickasaw Police.

WKRG-TV reports police investigated a vehicle broken down Friday afternoon on I-65 north and discovered the owner was wanted for warrants out of Mobile County, including a parole violation. When asked for ID, the suspect ran.

The release says park rangers from Chickasabogue Park saw him running through the woods and dive into a creek, attempting to swim to the other side. He went underwater and never came up.

The body of the suspect, identified as Bobby Crook, 36, was recovered late Friday.

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