WATERBORO — A driver who ran away after being stopped by York County Sheriff’s Office deputies on Wednesday afternoon in Waterboro was later found hiding in the woods and apprehended.

David Barrett, 30, of Dexter was arrested and faces five charges: felony operating under the influence, operating after suspension, refusing to submit to arrest, violating conditions of release and operating without a license.

York County Sheriff William King said the OUI charge is a felony because Barrett has two prior OUI convictions.

The incident played out around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday when Deputy Kevin Collins stopped a loud truck that did not appear to have an exhaust or muffler system.

“Once the vehicle came to a stop, the operator … fled into a residence in the 200 block of Sokokis Trail,” said King.

The sheriff said Barrett was familiar with the house and  knew the homeowner.

“The homeowner gave deputies permission to search the residence and (they) determined that Barrett escaped out of the bathroom window, at the back of the house,” said King. “Barrett was located hiding in the woods behind some brush.”

The sheriff said Barrett appeared intoxicated, had a suspended driver’s license, and was subject to bail conditions that prohibited him from possessing or consuming alcohol.

As well as the charges, Barrett was issued warnings for failing to display an inspection sticker on the truck and operating it with excessive exhaust noise.

Barrett was taken to York County Jail in Alfred and is scheduled to make a first court appearance by video from the jail on Friday. The sheriff said Barrett is not eligible for bail.

— Senior Staff Writer Tammy Wells can be contacted at 324-4444 (local call in Sanford) or 282-1535, ext. 327 or twells@journaltribune.com.