The Ohio fugitive who became a hot topic on social media after he sent police a selfie because he was unimpressed with his mugshot has been arrested in Florida.
Lima police reported on Facebook Tuesday that Donald "Chip" Pugh had been arrested.
Last week, Pugh sent police a selfieafter he saw his mugshot posted on the Lima police Facebook page. He called the mugshot "terrible" and said the photo he took himself was better.
There is an active warrant for the arrest of Donald A "Chip" Pugh, age 45 of Lima, for Failure to Appear. Mr. Pugh is...
Posted by Lima Police Department on Wednesday, January 6, 2016
Lima police had originally posted Pugh's mugshot with the hope that the public could help track him down. He was wanted for several cases including arson and vandalism.
Police posted an update on Facebook Tuesday, saying Pugh had been arrested by the Escambia County Sheriff's Office in Florida. He is currently being held for warrants out of Columbus, Ga.
Thanks to the power of social media & tips called into authorities, we have learned that Donald Chip Pugh has been...
Posted by Lima Police Department on Tuesday, January 12, 2016
