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Indiana Conservation Officers Apprehend Parole Suspect After He Jumped Into White River

Last updated on Thursday, July 5, 2018

(SEYMOUR) - Indiana Conservation Officers, along with multiple other local law enforcement agencies, apprehended a suspect after he jumped into the White River at Rockford Dam in Seymour on Wednesday afternoon.

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While performing routine license checks in the area of the Dam, ICO Blake Everhart made contact with 29-year-old Gregory Smith, of Seymour. Smith had an outstanding warrant for a parole violation and the officer attempted to arrest Smith. Smith jumped into the White River to evade arrest.

ICO Cpl. Nathan Berry responded with an airboat to assist in the search for Smith along with responders from other agencies. After nearly three hours, Smith was located and again fought with officers while on the riverbank as the officers attempted to detain him. Smith jumped into the River again after a second foot pursuit with conservation officers and was eventually taken into custody by ICO Everhart and Cpl. Berry.

Smith was transported and booked into the Jackson County Jail on current charges of resisting law enforcement and will be awaiting extradition on the outstanding parole warrant.

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