EAST FELICIANA PARISH, La. (WAFB) - A man wanted in a burglary investigation was arrested after officials say he fled from officers who spotted him driving on Wednesday morning, Oct. 29.

The East Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as Derrick McKneely, 50, of Wilson. He is facing charges for speeding 84 in a 55 mph zone, driving under suspension, resisting an officer, simple burglary, and felony theft.

Officials said McKneely was identified as a burglary suspect in August after being identified in Ring Camera photos posted by the sheriff’s office on Facebook.

According to the sheriff’s office, a deputy saw McKneely on Wednesday morning driving on LA 19 near McManus Crossing and attempted to pull him over, but he fled into an overgrown area on foot.

Several other la

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