Date: 12-13-21 at 3:29 pm

Event: attempted murder, eluding

Location: Isbell Rd. Odenville

Suspect: Donald J. Boteler, 47 yo, w/m of Odenville

The St. Clair County Sheriff's Office arrested and charged Donald J. Boteler with multiple felony charges including two counts of attempted murder, receiving stolen property 1st, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, felon in possession of a firearm, attempting to elude, resisting arrest, unlawful possession of marijuana 2nd, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

Plus, previous active felony warrants escape 1st, FTA- escape 1st x2, FTA unlawful possession of a controlled substance, FTA- unlawful distribution of a controlled substance x3.

The Sheriff's Office attempted to make a traffic stop on Boteler at which point he attempted to elude deputies. After a brief chase, Boteler fled into a wooded area where the St. Clair Correctional Facility K9 unit assisted in locating Boteler. While attempting to arrest Boteler he pulled a handgun and fired in the direction of the deputies. Boteler was disarmed and taken into custody. He is currently in the St. Clair County Jail in Ashville.

No bond issued at this time.

 

Billy J. Murray

Sheriff