Tuscaloosa County Man Nabbed After Running From Warrant Check

TUSCALOOSA, AL — A Tuscaloosa County man who ran from police during a warrant check earlier this month is back in custody.

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According to Tuscaloosa County Jail records, Reece Chavez was taken into custody Tuesday after running from the scene of the search on Aug. 7.

This prompted a large search effort just outside of Northport in the area of Atlanta Lane, Bone Camp Road, Sullivan Road and Highway 171.

Chavez was charged with attempting to elude, fourth-degree theft of property, possession of drug paraphernalia, escape 3rd, and possession of a controlled substance.

Chavez is currently being held in the Tuscaloosa County Jail, with his total bond set at $27,000.

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