An argument between relatives led to the discovery of a fugitive wanted out of Florida living in Douglas.
According to an incident report from the Douglas Police Department, on July 27, 2024 at around 9 a.m., officers received a domestic call. When they arrived, they discovered that Kenny Evans, 48, and his brother-in-law Erick Clyburn, 33, had allegedly gotten into a minor physical altercation over the amount of clothing being placed in the clothes dryer.
The report said the two started arguing then the dispute turned physical. Clyburn allegedly bit Evans on his arm during the scuffle. Officers reported that Evans had a bite mark on his arm and a scrape on his knee.
During the investigation, officers learned that Clyburn was wanted on a felony failure to appear warrant. Authorities in Florida advised they wanted a hold placed on Clyburn. He was arrested and charged with felony fugitive from justice.
There were no further charges filed on either Evans or Clyburn related to the alleged altercation.