What began as a fraud investigation turned into a rescue effort in McGregor Creek.
Around quarter to 10 Tuesday morning, officers spotted a man on King Street East who was suspected in a fraud complaint filed earlier in the day in which a stolen credit card had been used at several local businesses.
However, when the officer tried to speak to the suspect, the man allegedly fled and jumped into the river. Authorities say the man then panicked and had to be pulled from the water.
The accused was arrested and has since been charged with unauthorized use of a credit card. He was released from custody with a date in court next month.