Butler County Sheriff’s Office Calls Off Active Search For Two Suspects Who Fled After Striking Deputy’s Patrol Vehicle

BUTLER COUNTY, AL (BuzzReport) — Authorities have called off an active search for two male suspects who fled on foot after reportedly striking a Butler County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle during an incident earlier this evening.

According to the Butler County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were searching for the two individuals after they allegedly fled from law enforcement while traveling on a side-by-side in the area of Honeysuckle Road.

During the incident, the suspects reportedly struck a sheriff’s office patrol vehicle near the intersection of Bluebird Lane and Luverne Highway before abandoning their vehicle and running away on foot.

As deputies worked to locate the individuals, tracking dogs were requested to assist with the search. Residents in the surrounding area were urged to remain vigilant, avoid the search area, and immediately contact law enforcement if they noticed anything suspicious. Authorities also warned residents not to approach the suspects if they encountered them.

TRACKING DOGS LEAD INVESTIGATORS TO NEW DEVELOPMENTS

In an update, the Butler County Sheriff’s Office announced that the active search had been called off after tracking dogs indicated the suspects had left the immediate area.

Investigators now believe the two individuals may have been picked up by another vehicle at a residence along Bluebird Lane, raising the possibility that they were able to leave the area before deputies could locate them.

Although the active ground search has ended, the investigation remains ongoing.

Deputies also recovered items from the side-by-side that reportedly provided investigators with additional leads regarding the identities of the two suspects. Those findings could prove important as authorities work to determine who was involved and locate the individuals.

SUSPECTS REMAIN AT LARGE

Despite calling off the active search, the Butler County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that both males remain at large.

Investigators are continuing to follow leads and gather information connected to the incident, including the circumstances surrounding the collision with the deputy’s patrol vehicle and the possibility that someone assisted the suspects in leaving the area.

Authorities have not publicly released the identities or descriptions of the two individuals, and additional details about the incident have not yet been provided.

Residents in the Bluebird Lane, Luverne Highway, and Honeysuckle Road areas are encouraged to remain alert and report any information that could assist investigators.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, observed the side-by-side, or has information about the suspects’ whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Butler County Sheriff’s Office.

The active search may be over, but the investigation is far from finished. Both suspects remain at large as Butler County authorities continue working to identify and locate the individuals involved.