A Fisk man was arrested following a joint investigation by the Dexter Police Department, U.S. Marshall's Service and the A.T.F.
According to a release from the Dexter Police Department, on May 6, officers with the Dexter Police Department were working a joint operation with the U.S. Marshall's Service and the A.T.F. in attempting to locate a wanted fugitive identified as Michael S. Ryan of Fisk.
According to authorities information was obtained that Ryan was in the Dexter area. Authorities located the vehicle Ryan was occupying and identified Ryan as the driver. Officers initiated a traffic stop on Ryan’s vehicle in the city limits of Dexter, at which time he fled from officers. A motor vehicle pursuit ensued and traveled throughout portions of Stoddard County rural areas.
Authorities said that during the vehicle pursuit, Ryan lost control of his vehicle on County Road 483 near County Road 408 in Stoddard County. As officers approached his vehicle, he was not present in his vehicle and appeared to have fled on foot.
The Dexter Police Department canine unit responded at which time a track was initiated for the suspect. Authorities said after a lengthy track, it was determined the suspect was no longer in the area and had possibly been picked up by a vehicle. After a lengthy investigation, authorities located Ryan at a residence in Fisk where he was taken into custody without incident.
Ryan was transported to the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department where he is being held pending court proceedings. Ryan is being held on a Stoddard County warrant for possession of a controlled substance, resisting arrest, unlawful use of a weapon and stealing. Ryan is also being held on a federal U.S. Marshall’s detainer warrant for felon in possession of a firearm and ammunitions.
The Dexter Police Department, Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the Butler County Sheriff’s Department, the Missouri Department of Conservation, Puxico Police Department, the U.S. Marshall’s Service and the A.T.F. Participated in the investigation.