WASHINGTON COUNTY, Fla. ( WMBB ) – On Wednesday, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man after they say he led law enforcement on a UTV pursuit.
Deputies identified 44-year-old, Andy Joe Tipton, of Monticello as the driver.
Around 4:30 p.m., WCSO deputies were patrolling the area of Caroline Dr. near Greenhead, Florida. Deputies observed a small blue UTV traveling towards them, they signaled him to stop, but he looked and continued traveling. Officials said Tipton made a U-turn and accelerated the UTV as he continued past deputies a second time. Deputies later observed Tipton traveling eastbound on Carter Circle almost colliding with a deputy, officials wrote in a news release.
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Tipton was found in the Water Management District and taken into custody.
During an investigation into Tipton’s path, officials located a firearm in the management area, not normally traveled. However, Tipton’s UTV was tracked within three feet of the gun, deputies said.