Ohio deputies find man that disappeared after high speed chase; has a nationwide warrant

NOBLE COUNTY, Ohio (WTRF) — A nationwide manhunt has ended after the Noble County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a Washington County man that was wanted after pursuit on Tuesday.

According to officials, Detective Cory May and Deputy Dylan Guerrieri of the Noble County Sheriff’s Office were traveling on I-77 near milepost 23 when a vehicle with several criminal indicators passed them. Deputy Cory Baker, who was also on patrol, witnessed the same vehicle.

Deputies ran the license plate of the vehicle, which did not match the description of the vehicle it was on, and attempted to stop the vehicle.

The driver, later identified as Timothy Wines led deputies on a high speed pursuit through Belle Valley and Caldwell.

Noble County Sheriff Jason Mackie reported that during the pursuit, it became apparent that Wines had no regard for the community or others when he drove through properties in a residential area and nearly missed a head-on collision with deputies and other motorists.

Sheriff Mackie stated the pursuit ended when Wines drove behind a residence off Belle Valley Road and was blocked by deputies.

Officials say Wines fled from the vehicle with a dog while the vehicle was still moving and ran into a wooded area. Deputies say they had to stop the vehicle and were not able to continue chasing Wines.

Officials say Detective May used his cruise to stop the suspect vehicle to prevent further property damage and anyone from being injured.

Once the vehicle was secured, deputies searched the area and attempted to locate the fleeing suspect.

Sheriff Mackie contacted the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, which sent their drone team to assist with the search.

The suspect was not located but Sheriff Mackie along with detectives and deputies continued the investigation, which led into the late hours of that following day.

Search Warrants were obtained and executed for the vehicle and a cell phone the suspect left behind, which ultimately identified Wines as a person of interest.

Sheriff Mackie stated, “We learned that Wines has a nationwide warrant for his arrest, which explained why he ran from us.” Sheriff Mackie commented about how proud he was of his agency and that he appreciated the assistance from the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.

This afternoon, Sheriff’s Detectives had developed a place of interest where they thought Wines may have been hiding out, on Belle Valley Road.

Sheriff Mackie, along with detectives and deputies, responded to the area and observed Timothy Wines’ dog on the property.

Officials say while searching through the brush around an unoccupied house, Wines was located.

He and his dog were apprehended.

Wines was taken into custody and transported to the Noble County Jail.

The dog traveled to the Sheriff’s Office with Wines and is being housed until an alternative custodian comes forward.

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