Assault, Owensboro police chase lead to arrest of AWOL California man
OWENSBORO, Ky. (FOX 56) — A California man accused of deserting the U.S. Navy was arrested Wednesday morning in western Kentucky.
The Daviess County Sheriff's Office announced on May 15 that Christian Crite, 18, was arrested after an overnight police chase in connection with a reported assault.
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Deputies said a woman claimed Crite, her boyfriend, assaulted her Tuesday night at a home on the 3500 block of Fields Road. By the time authorities arrived, Crite was said to have already fled. The woman was taken to the Owensboro Health Regional Hospital to be treated for her injuries.
The sheriff's office confirmed it was already familiar with the address after the U.S. Navy asked deputies to check in on Crite, who had an active warrant for desertion.
Owensboro police said patrol officers saw a man who matched Crite's description walking near Planet Fitness on Kentucky Highway 54. After the police tried to stop him, he reportedly fled into a nearby field, and a chase ensued.
According to the sheriff's office, a perimeter was set up, and after a lengthy search involving drones and K-9s, Crite was not found.
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Wednesday morning, the sheriff's office said it received word that Crite was back at the home on Fields Road. He was found asleep in a bedroom and was taken into custody.
DCSO confirmed he was booked into the Daviess County Detention Center and charged with:
Federal arrest warrant – U.S. Navy desertion/AWOL
Second-degree assault – domestic violence
First-degree fleeing/evading the police – on foot
First-degree wanton endangerment of a police officer
Second-degree criminal mischief
A deputy injured his leg during the chase and was taken to OHRH for treatment, according to a press release.
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