A man wanted on charges of fleeing law enforcement and failing to register as a sex offender was apprehended in Mammoth Spring on Wednesday.
The U.S. Marshals Service, in cooperation with the Benny Magness North Central Unit’s dog team, assisted in locating and detaining the suspect, James Jason Riddel. According to authorities, the Mammoth Spring Police Department initiated the incident by stopping a vehicle on Creekside Trail, where Riddel was eventually taken into custody.
Following his arrest, Riddel was transported to the Fulton County Detention Center. He remains in custody as he awaits federal charges.