Michigan State Police track suspect in river after he allegedly threatened to kill his ex-girlfriend
(CBS DETROIT) - A 32-year-old Michigan man was taken into custody after he allegedly threatened to kill his ex-girlfriend and was pulled from a river by troopers, state police said.
At about 2 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 26, Eaton County dispatch received a 911 call that a 32-year-old Holt man threatened to kill his ex-girlfriend and boyfriend.
The man was suspected to be intoxicated and suicidal, according to a social media post from MSP First District.
Troopers located the man near Vermontville Highway and Bradley Road, and he ran away and into the Thornapple River.
A K9 officer tracked the suspect through the river and swamp, and a drone unit found him in the water.
MSP says troopers then used a canoe to get to the suspect and take him into custody.
He was taken to a local hospital for hypothermia, intoxication and a mental evaluation.
State police say once the man is released from the hospital, he will be lodged at the Eaton County Jail as he awaits charges.
