Cartersville man accused of swimming across lake to flee AL deputies

Georgia fugitive captured after jumping into Weiss Lake during arrest attempt

A Georgia fugitive was captured at the Alabama-Georgia state line after fleeing deputies, jumping into Weiss Lake, and hiding in a swampy area.

Cartersville man accused of swimming across lake to flee AL deputies

Authorities say a Cartersville man jumped into Weiss Lake in Alabama while trying to avoid arrest.

Cartersville Man Swims Weiss Lake to Evade Alabama Deputies

Eric Virta of Cartersville, Georgia swam across Weiss Lake in Alabama trying to escape arrest before deputies found him in a swampy Mud Creek area.

Fugitive Wanted in Floyd County Captured After Jumping into Weiss Lake

A Georgia man wanted on multiple warrants was arrested after authorities say he fled from deputies and jumped into the water at a Weiss Lake campground in Alabama. Deputies responded this week to a campground in the Wildwood Cove area near County Road 182 while attempting to serve an outstanding warrant from the Floyd County […]