October 16, 2022 1:00 p.m. 

Deputies with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office jailed a man, following his escape from a traffic stop on Saturday night.

A DCSO report said at 7:30 p.m. a deputy initiated a traffic stop on a sedan in the 1000 block of Roberts Creek Road near the Green District. During the stop the deputy encountered 27-year old Derick Langley who was allegedly acting strangely. A records check showed that the transient had a no contact order barring him from contact with the individual in the vehicle.

The deputy walked towards Langley, asking him to come closer, but the transient backed away. When told he was under arrest, Langley turned and ran towards the railroad tracks, crossing multiple fences and running into the woods on Roberts Mountain. A second deputy arrived with K9 Eros and conducted a track. After an extensive search, Eros was able to locate and apprehend the Langley, who was taken to CHI Mercy Medical Center for evaluation.

Langley was charged with third-degree escape, first-degree criminal trespass, resisting arrest and for a restraining order violation. He was held without bail.