Armed Subject Apprehended After Fleeing Deputies

01/06/2026

On January 6, 2026 Deputies with the Morgan County Sheriff's Fugitive Unit arrived in the 500 block of Plum Drive SW in Decatur to serve two felony arrest warrants on Daniel Nathan Severinsen.

At the residence, Deputies encountered Severinsen, who was armed and attempted to elude Deputies, leading them on a brief foot pursuit.

Deputies were able to apprehend Severinsen after he finally complied with verbal commands and dropped the firearm.

Severinsen, 40 of Decatur, was arrested on two outstanding warrants and charged with:

13A-10-41 - Resisting Arrest

13A-11-72(a) - Weapons-POPACOCOV Ex-Felon in Possession of a Firearm

13A-10-52 - Attempting to Elude a Police Officer

13A-10-37 - Dangerous Drugs-PPC Promote Prison Contraband (Drugs)

Warrant- Probation Revocation: Unlawful Possession with Intent to Distribute

Warrant- Probation Revocation: Possession/Receipt of a Controlled Substance

Severinsen was transported to and booked in the Morgan County Jail. No Bond.

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Any indication of an individual's arrest does not imply they have been convicted of a crime.

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.