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Jay man accused of ramming police cruiser during pursuit taken into custody after manhunt

Jay man accused of ramming police cruiser during pursuit taken into custody after manhunt

/Photo: Jay Police


A man wanted in connection with a string of weekend burglaries in Jay was taken into custody on Tuesday after a manhunt.

Police said Craig Tracy, 43, stole a car in Jay on Saturday before ramming a police cruiser and fleeing the scene.

Officers said Tracy ditched the stolen car and then stole an ATV during a chase.

Both vehicles were recovered by police.

Tracy, who was considered armed and dangerous, was taken into custody on multiple warrants.

No details about the arrest were immediately available.

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