(Cleveland)- White County authorities report the capture of a Florida fugitive. Captain Scotty Scarbrough, White County Sheriff’s office Criminal Investigation Division said, Tuesday morning at approximately 11 am deputies from the White County Sheriff’s Office arrested Christopher D. Higginbotham at 481 Mossy Acres Drive, without incident.
43-year old Higginbotham is wanted by Sarasota County Florida authorities for Attempted Murder and False Imprisonment. Scarbrough said, facts that lead to Higginbotham’s charges are that he beat, strangled and attempted to smother the victim.
Higginbotham had eluded authorities since August 30, 2015 after he ran from the scene following the alleged attack.
According to published reports in Florida, Higginbotham has a long criminal history and The U.S. Marshals Service offered a $2,500 reward for his capture.
Captain Scarbrough said, fugitive warrants have been obtained and he’ll await extradition to Florida.
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