Traffic stop turns into manhunt for JPD
By Evan Carden Special to The Democrat

A traffic stop, Friday, Nov. 23, turned into a manhunt as the driver of the stopped vehicle fled from Jackson Police.

According to Police Chief Charles Burge, Officer Norman "Buzzy" Jordan stopped former Jackson resident Timothy Wright, around 4:15 p.m., Friday, for a traffic violation in the north part of the jurisdiction. Wright, who currently resides in Mobile, was wanted on a warrant for burglary from Mobile County.

Following the stop, Wright fled on foot, leading several Jackson Police officers on a search in the woods just north of McVay Road. Officers were unable to locate the suspect and the search was ended after approximately 30 minutes.

Burglary reported

A break-in at a business in the 3500 block of College Avenue was reported Nov. 25. Reported stolen was $900 in cash and two cartons of cigarettes. No suspects had been named as of Wednesday's press deadline.
Stats for holiday
traffic blitz reported
The Jackson Police Department
released the following results of its
participation in the state's "Take
Back Our Highways" traffic blitz,
which took place Nov. 19-25.
Speeding - 37
No seat belt - 14
No proof of insurance - 17
Child restraint violations - 3
Driving while license suspended
- 8
No inspection sticker - 2
Expired tag - 7
No driver's license - 4
Minor in possession of alcohol -
1
Careless driving - 2
Driving while license revoked -
1
DUI - 3
Attempt to elude police - 1
Switched tag - 2
Failure to obey police - 1
Run stop sign - 1

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