Man in custody after jumping in river to escape police in Dayton

Dispatchers said that a man fled from MetroParks police and jumped into the river, prompting a call for a water rescue response.

The man swam across the river toward Riverside Drive, and was spotted back on land near the foot bridge to Triangle Park.

At around 5:30 p.m. dispatchers confirmed the man was in custody.

We are working to learn more and will update this story with any new information.