Gregory Wilson, 29, of Bellefontaine, was arrested for obstructing official business and multiple warrants for failure to appear following a Sunday, Jan. 12, investigation by officers of the Bellefontaine Police Department.
At approximately 1:13 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of 120 west High Avenue in response to a complaint about a vehicle disturbance. The complainant reported a dark-colored truck revving its engine and performing burnouts. The vehicle was identified as belonging to Wilson, who reportedly parked it behind a residence on north Detroit Street before entering the home.
Upon arrival, officers observed an individual matching Wilson’s description walking southbound near north Detroit Street. Officers approached and Wilson reportedly fled on foot, prompting a pursuit. Officers, with assistance from the Logan County Sheriff’s Office, worked to contain the area while K-9 Officer Pyro was called to assist.
Wilson was eventually located hiding under a deck at 125 west Brown Avenue. Despite repeated commands to show his hands, Wilson was initially uncooperative. Officers gained better visibility when deputies pulled up their cruisers to light up the deck. Wilson was told the K-9 officer would be deployed and he would be bit, and Wilson ultimately complied. He was taken into custody without further incident and searched, with no contraband found aside from a pocketknife.
During processing at the Logan County Jail, a body scan revealed a potential abnormality. Wilson was transported to Mary Rutan Hospital for further examination, where medical staff determined there were no issues. He was then returned to the jail and lodged.