‘Copper,’ CCSO deputies nab 2 suspects, stolen property after chase
Published 10:48 am Saturday, September 21, 2019
- K9 Deputy Copper, far right on a leash, helped capture suspects, from the left, Brittany Hope Riggs and Austin Wade Eipp, both of Vinemont.
A Friday afternoon attempted traffic stop led to a pursuit along Alabama 157 and a foot chase in West Point, ending with two arrests and recovery of stolen property.
Cullman County Sheriff’s Office investigators and deputies attempted a traffic stop on Alabama 157, when the suspects, Austin Wade Eipp, 25, of Vinemont, and Brittany Hope Riggs, 27, of Vinemont, led deputies on on the pursuit into West Point.
The suspects fled from the vehicle on foot and CCSO deputies at the scene called in assistance from K9 deputy “Copper.” The suspects were quickly apprehended.
After they were apprehended deputies and investigators learned they were wanted for multiple warrants, according to a release from the Sheriff’s Office.
CCSO investigators and deputies also discovered and recovered a large amount of stolen property in the suspects possession.
Eipp’s charges are:
Theft of property 1st (W)
Burglary 3rd (W)
Theft of Property 3rd (W)
Theft of Property 3rd (W)
Criminal poss. Forged instrument 1st (W)
Unlawful Breaking & Entering Vehicle (W)
Unlawful Breaking & Entering Vehicle (W)
Rec. Stolen property 3rd (W)
Attempting to Elude (PC Arrest)
Ms. Riggs charges are:
Theft of property 1st (W)
Burglary 3rd (W)
Theft of property 3rd (W)
FTA UPOCS (W)
FTA UPODP (W)
Attending to elude (PC Arrest)
Speeding (PC Arrest)
Reckless Driving (PC Arrest)
Driving on wrong side of roadway (PC Arrest)
W= Warrant
PC= Probable Cause Arrest
Both suspects are being held in the Cullman County Detention Center with no bond.
