Follow up to previous story of
ESCAPEE ON THE RUN
New details have been released concerning the escape, 3 day manhunt, and then the subsequent apprehension of Perry Sullivan.
Sullivan who was already in custody in GA on a burglary charge, was being transported by a Stephens Co., GA Sheriff's Deputy to and from Colleton County, SC. While on the return trip to GA, Sullivan managed to slip out of his handcuffs then convinced the transporting officer to stop so he could be sick. He assaulted the deputy and a struggle ensued.
Luckily, a citizen was watching the whole incident and he grabbed a deer rifle. He lined up his sight and yelled at Sullivan to surrender. Sullivan threw the Deputy on the ground and stole his patrol car which contained both a shotgun and .40 cal semi-auto pistol. This citizen was able to get a shot off at the escaping patrol car, believing he hit the gas tank.
The whole incident started near a convenience store, and then almost 3 days later, Sullivan had double backed to the same location from where he escaped. Guess he got lost. This time, he enters the convenience store and armed with the deputy's .40 cal., holds several people at gunpoint, steals some food and a car belonging to one of the customers.
Cpl. Joe Patsourakos of the Williston Police Dept., was in the area teaching a class. He had his portable radio scanner with him, and heard the BOLO about Sullivan's robbery and theft of a blue SUV. He left his class and set up a roadblock with his own personal vehicle, essentially lying in wait for Sullivan. The escapee drove straight in to Cpl. Patsourakos' trap. Once Sullivan experienced a sight laser in his face, he stopped the car, exited, and surrendered without incident.
Cpl. Patsourakos had single-handedly captured an armed and dangerous felon who was on the run for almost 3 days.
NICE WORK!
After his escape, Sullivan was labeled a flight risk and was temporarily housed in a maximum security facility pending his arraignment. Today, Sullivan was arraigned on 29 criminal charges stemming from this incident. They include; Felony Escape, Assault & Battery on a Police Officer, Kidnapping, Grand Larceny of a Motor Vehicle (2 x), Armed Robbery, and assorted other charges.
ESCAPEE ON THE RUN
New details have been released concerning the escape, 3 day manhunt, and then the subsequent apprehension of Perry Sullivan.
Sullivan who was already in custody in GA on a burglary charge, was being transported by a Stephens Co., GA Sheriff's Deputy to and from Colleton County, SC. While on the return trip to GA, Sullivan managed to slip out of his handcuffs then convinced the transporting officer to stop so he could be sick. He assaulted the deputy and a struggle ensued.
Luckily, a citizen was watching the whole incident and he grabbed a deer rifle. He lined up his sight and yelled at Sullivan to surrender. Sullivan threw the Deputy on the ground and stole his patrol car which contained both a shotgun and .40 cal semi-auto pistol. This citizen was able to get a shot off at the escaping patrol car, believing he hit the gas tank.
The whole incident started near a convenience store, and then almost 3 days later, Sullivan had double backed to the same location from where he escaped. Guess he got lost. This time, he enters the convenience store and armed with the deputy's .40 cal., holds several people at gunpoint, steals some food and a car belonging to one of the customers.
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| Cpl. Joe Patsourakos |
Cpl. Patsourakos had single-handedly captured an armed and dangerous felon who was on the run for almost 3 days.
NICE WORK!
After his escape, Sullivan was labeled a flight risk and was temporarily housed in a maximum security facility pending his arraignment. Today, Sullivan was arraigned on 29 criminal charges stemming from this incident. They include; Felony Escape, Assault & Battery on a Police Officer, Kidnapping, Grand Larceny of a Motor Vehicle (2 x), Armed Robbery, and assorted other charges.
