Suspect in Waterville Murder Detained in Arkansas After Police Shootout
ICARO Media Group
In a dramatic turn of events, the suspect in the Waterville murder case has been located and detained by the police in Arkansas. According to Maine State Police, 20-year-old Spridal Hubiak was found sleeping in a parking lot in Flippin, Arkansas, in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Hubiak had been on the run since Thursday when police in Maine began their search for him. He was believed to be driving a 2010 Ford Taurus, which was the same car he was apprehended in by the Arkansas police officers.
The arrest took a dangerous turn as Hubiak attempted to flee from the police. Spike mats were deployed, forcing Hubiak to stop his car. Allegedly, he exited the vehicle brandishing a rifle, leading to shots being fired. Hubiak sustained injuries in the altercation, and it is unclear at this time whether he fired any shots himself.
Following the incident, Hubiak was rushed to a medical facility in Green County, Missouri, where he is currently receiving treatment. Although his exact condition is unknown, officials have stated that he is expected to survive.
The investigation into the murder of 52-year-old Angela Bragg from Waterville remains ongoing. Bragg was found dead at her workplace, Damon's Beverage, on Thursday, December 28, at approximately 4:30 a.m. A warrant had been issued for Hubiak's arrest in connection with her murder.
Authorities from both Maine State Police and Arkansas State Police, along with the Boone County Sheriff's Department, are collaborating to uncover further details surrounding the case.
An autopsy conducted by the Maine chief medical examiner determined that Bragg's cause of death was a "sharp force injury." The motive behind her murder and any possible connection between the victim and the suspect are yet to be disclosed.
This continues to be a developing story, and our news outlet will provide updates as new information becomes available.
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