Manhunt ends in Jackson
JACKSON, Tenn. — A manhunt ends in Jackson.
The Jackson Police Department and Madison County Sheriff’s Department assisted Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers in pursuit of a wanted suspect from Maryland on Sunday.
That suspect was Richard Molter. Molter was wanted for first and second-degree assault with a vehicle, along with several other charges.
Molter crashed his car on Interstate 40 westbound near Exit 83.
He then fled on foot, and a lengthy search took place from ground and air. At the time, he was last seen wearing a camouflage green shirt, a helmet and a face mask.
With the presence of roadblocks and multiple law enforcement vehicles, residents were fearful of what was going on.
“Yeah, you get a little scary if they don’t post a picture or anything about what they look like. You don’t know what you’re looking for, you know. And that gets a little scary,” said neighborhood resident, Robin Jones.
After hours of searching, Molter was found in a wooded area at a golf course off Henderson Road.
Molter is now in custody and will be transported to Dickson County Sheriff’s office, where warrants will be sought.
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