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 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 Holt is released from the hospital, he will be lodged at the Eaton County Jail as he awaits charges.

This story was originally published here.

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