Clay County deputies say man who ran from traffic stop in Keystone Heights is now in custody

KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, Fla. – Deputies with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office were actively searching Friday morning for a man they say ran from a traffic stop in Keystone Heights.

The search prompted a message on the Safer Watch app about increased police activity in the area of Paradise Drive & SW Pecan Street in Keystone Heights.

By 8:45 a.m., deputies announced the man was in custody.

The police activity also triggered a “secure status” for Keystone Heights Junior Senior High School.

A message from the district explained that a secure status means everyone will be brought inside and all outside doors will be locked. They asked parents not to come to the school during the lock out.