EAST FELICIANA PARISH, La. (WAFB) – A manhunt is underway for a man accused of fleeing law enforcement after being arrested during a traffic stop in East Parish Feliciana.

Sheriff Jeff Travis confirmed deputies were searching for a suspect identified as Donald Jean McDonald.

According to the sheriff, McDonald was “driving erratically” on a motorcycle along Highway 10, just outside the Clinton city limits, around 9 p.m. on Monday, October 21.

When officers attempted to arrest McDonald, he allegedly left the bike on its side in the road and fled. The sheriff said McDonald was subpoenaed but still managed to escape and run into a wooded area. Deputies from the East Feliciana Parish Sheriff’s Office continue to patrol the general area.

A warrant was obtained for his arrest. The warrant lists several charges, including fleeing an officer, obstruction of justice, possession of Schedule IV drugs and reckless operation.

Sheriff Jeff Travis says the man has a “significant criminal history.”

Anyone with information on the suspect’s whereabouts is asked to call the East Feliciana Communications Division at 225-683-5459.

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