Drone leads to quick apprehension of suspect in Plain City
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March 25, 2026
Above is footage from the Union County Sheriff’s Office drone showing the suspect, Jack Fox II, attempting to elude deputies in the woods near Adams Road in Plain City on Tuesday. The drone allowed the sheriff’s office to locate Fox within 12 minutes of his escape from deputies and track his movements until he was taken into custody. (Photo submitted)

Drone leads to quick apprehension of suspect in Plain City

By From JT Staff Reports 

The Union County Sheriff’s Office apprehended a suspect who fled into the woods within 12 minutes with the help of a drone on Tuesday morning.

According to a release from the sheriff’s office, deputies attempted to serve an arrest warrant to Jack Fox II, 57, of Bellefontaine, at a business in the...

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