UPDATE Manhunt Suspect Captured In Hopkins County

The man who eluded law enforcement Tuesday after a manhunt near Sulphur Bluff was taken into custody shortly before 7am this morning by Hopkins County deputies.  Authorities received a tip that John Samuel Maxwell, formerly of Paris,  was at a Birthright Convenience Store, and responded to the scene.  Maxwell had already left, but deputies tracked him to a residence, and were taking him into custody when he attempted to flee.  He was tased and arrested. He’s charged on a warrant for violating his parole, and felony evading.