Clinton County Man Arrested Following 30-Minute Foot Chase

August 3, 2026 WJRS Staff WJRS News

A Clinton County man is in jail after leading law enforcement officers on a foot pursuit Monday afternoon.

According to Clinton County Sheriff Ricky Marcum, he and other officers attempted to arrest 22-year-old Jeremy Albertson at approximately 3:30 p.m. near the intersection of Wood and Second Streets in Albany on a parole violation warrant.

Sheriff Marcum said Albertson fled on foot, leading officers on a pursuit that lasted about 30 minutes. The chase ended when Albertson was located and taken into custody in a wooded area just off First Street.

In addition to the outstanding parole violation warrant, Albertson was charged with fleeing or evading police.

Albertson was lodged in the Clinton County Detention Center. Photo credit: Clinton County Sheriff’s Office

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