The Christian County Sheriff’s Office says a multi-agency search ended with the arrest of a wanted man Friday in Morrisonville.

Deputies were called in early that morning to help the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office after the suspect fled into Christian County. A coordinated search took place throughout the day in rural Morrisonville, with drones, a K-9 unit, and aerial support from Illinois State Police used to comb fields, wooded areas, and nearby homes.

Residents were advised to lock their homes, vehicles, and outbuildings during the search. Around 7:30 that evening, officers received credible information the man was inside the village. With help from Morrisonville Police, the suspect was located and taken into custody.

Authorities say the individual was wanted on several local charges in Montgomery County and also had multiple outstanding warrants.

The Sheriff’s Office thanked all agencies involved for their cooperation in bringing the 15-hour search to a safe conclusion.