CHARLESTON, W.Va. — A man was pulled from the Kanawha River after he tried to escape police Tuesday morning.
Ricky Aaron Bailey is accused of trying to damage vehicles at the state Capitol Complex. Bailey allegedly fled from police and tried to swim across the river.
Metro 911 was notified of a water rescue needed a few minutes after 10 a.m.
Charleston Police joined Capitol Police in the pursuit. A Charleston Fire Department rescue boat was deployed onto the water to chase Bailey.
Bailey was eventually brought into custody.
The investigation is ongoing.