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Man Fleeing on Foot Eludes Police

(La Porte County, IN) - Despite a lengthy search, police were unable to locate a man who fled on foot Monday afternoon from a traffic stop on the Indiana Toll Road in La Porte County.

 

Alfonzo Egeston, Jr., 44, took off running when officers after finding a large amount of methamphetamine in his vehicle were about to take him into custody, said La Porte County

 

He was pulled over near the La Porte exit for several traffic violations.

 

Officers ran after Egeston as he made his way toward some residential properties along County Road 450 North.

 

La Porte County Police Capt. Derek Allen said K-9 dogs and drones were added to the initial up to two hour search, but law enforcement maintained a presence in the area for several additional hours.

 

If a warrant is issued for his arrest, Allen said investigators will work any leads that might develop on his whereabouts “in hopes of quickly locating this individual.”

 

He said Egeston’s last known address is from Toledo, Ohio.

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