A Punxsutawney man is facing a new felony charge after authorities say he hid in a bathroom closet to avoid arrest on outstanding warrants.
According to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office, deputies found 38-year-old Michael Scott Knox concealed inside an upstairs closet while serving civil papers at a Highland Avenue residence on Jan. 28. Knox allegedly admitted he knew he was wanted and was taken to the Jefferson County Jail.
Knox is charged with flight to avoid apprehension and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing Feb. 26.
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