On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office attempted to make a traffic stop on a vehicle, and the vehicle fled towards Jackson County. Jackson County deputies were notified and responded to the area to assist.
When they arrived, the suspect, Andrew Fitzgerald Barnes, had abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot. The JCSO K-9 Tracking Unit was called to the scene and quickly established a track. K-9 Linda tracked Barnes for approximately two miles to a residence on Highway 77.
The K-9 Tracking Unit and other responding deputies from both Jackson and Washington Counties surrounded the residence and captured Barnes as he was attempting to flee again.
Barnes was arrested and is being charged with Fleeing & Eluding Law Enforcement.
