Ala. ‘attack squirrel’ suspect arrested

KILLEN, Ala. (WAFF) - A man who made national headlines for his pet squirrel is in police custody.

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Mickey Paulk was arrested in Killen Thursday night. Deputies say Lauderdale County drug investigators found him while surveilling a hotel.

They say he fled on a stolen motorcycle. After a brief pursuit, Paulk allegedly rammed an investigator’s vehicle, then was arrested.

Deputies say he had a gun in his waistband.

He faces charges of receiving stolen property, attempting to elude, criminal mischief, and felon in possession of a pistol.

Paulk is also charged with receiving stolen property. https://t.co/LOecAIpKBQ
— Limestone Sheriff (@LimestoneCoSO) June 28, 2019

BREAKING: Mickey Paulk has been arrested. LCSO narcotics investigators were conducting surveillance at America’s Best Value Inn in Killen, AL when Paulk left on a stolen motorcycle. After a brief pursuit, Paulk rammed an investigator vehicle and was arrested. pic.twitter.com/3E3N0SsXU5
— Limestone Sheriff (@LimestoneCoSO) June 28, 2019

Paulk was taken to the Lauderdale County Detention Center.

Paulk made headlines after Limestone County deputies raided his home and found his squirrel. They said he had been feeding the animal meth to make it an aggressive “attack squirrel.” While on the run, Paulk posted a video and called in to a radio station to deny this.

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