Sheriff: Guns, Meth Recovered After Manhunt

Pike County authorities say they found multiple guns and makings for a meth lab after an hour long manhunt Wednesday.Â
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Donaldson allegedly pointed a gun at an investigator then fled before being arrested.
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Investigators say they pulled multiple guns, chainsaws, tools and other items from his trailer and shed in southern Pike County near County Road 3310.
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A lot of the items are believed to have been stolen.Â
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They say the suspect also had a meth lab.
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Lieutenant Bob Williamson was able to convince Donaldson to drop his gun and not shoot.Â
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Pike County Sheriff Russell Thomas said, “Bob is as good a narcotic agent as there is in the state of Alabama. And his years of experience, his years of knowledge and his ability to be able to remain calm is I believe the reason that Bob is alive today and the good lord, and the help of the good lord he had his arms around Bob.”
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Donaldson is being held in Pike County jail on $81,000 bond.Â
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He’s been charged with manufacturing met, reckless endangerment, and receiving stolen property.Â



