CHICKASAW, Ala. ( WKRG ) — A man wanted by the Chickasaw Police Department on a domestic violence charge turned himself in to authorities Friday, according to officials with the Chickasaw Police Department.
43-year-old Robert Lee Pettaway was wanted after he allegedly ran from officers following a domestic violence call.
Police said Pettaway got away after they responded to a call on the 500 block of 4th Avenue on April 15.
Officers arrived at the scene around 8:35 p.m. and reportedly separated Pettaway from an alleged victim “in an attempt to speak with both parties,” the release said.
Allegedly, when Pettaway was walking with officers, he dropped a handgun and ran.
Pettaway is charged with first-degree domestic violence, violation of a domestic violence protection order and attempt to elude.
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