WANTED WEDNESDAY: Man wanted after pursuit into Butler County
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – The Kentucky State Police says a man is wanted in connection with a multi-county pursuit in May.
Troopers say they are working to locate Anthony Manning, 28, of Hopkinsville.
According to the Kentucky State Police, troopers were conducting a traffic safety checkpoint in Hart County on May 24 around 10:09 p.m. when they saw a 2015 Mercedes GL3.
Troopers say Manning was identified as the driver, who was traveling with an unknown passenger.
Manning fled from the traffic checkpoint to U.S. 31-E, eventually crossing from Hart County into Butler County.
Troopers say after Butler County sheriff’s deputies located a vehicle at a Morgantown, Kentucky gas station, Manning and the passenger fled on foot. The unknown passenger brandished a firearm during this time, authorities say.
No deputies were injured during this incident, authorities say.
Manning is described as 5 feet 10 inches tall and 160 pounds. He is considered armed and dangerous.
Manning faces charges of first-degree wanton endangerment, first-degree fleeing and evading and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon.
If you have information on the whereabouts of Anthony Manning, contact Kentucky State Police Post 3 by phone at (270) 782–2010 or submit online at www.kentuckystatepolice.ky.gov/tip.
