A Dearing man has been arrested after attempting to escape from law enforcement Thursday morning.

Just before 8 AM, patrol deputies located and attempted to conduct a traffic stop near Woodland Avenue in Coffeyville. The stop involved 39-year-old Jasper Hedges of Dearing. Deputies knew that Hedges had a felony warrant out of Crawford County for aggravated assault and criminal threat.

Hedges failed to stop for the deputies and took off at a high rate of speed, eventually driving onto County Road 2000. He continued through Dearing and Jefferson. Soon after driving through the later, Hedges' vehicle was disabled leading him to attempt to flee on foot.

After a brief chase, deputies observed Hedges enter Onion Creek and start swimming. They were soon able to talk him into leaving the chilly waters, taking him into custody without incident. Hedges was evaluated, wrapped in blankets and transported to the Montgomery County Department of Corrections, where he was booked for felony fleeing and eluding and felony interfence with law enforcement. The case has been sent to the Montgomery County Attorney’s Office with those suggested charges.