VIDEO: Wanted man found hiding in dumpster at Eaton schools

UPDATE @ 12:41 p.m. (Feb. 21):

iWitness 7 reporter Adam Fields captured video of the man wanted for a probation violation hiding in an Eaton school dumpster.

Eric Lewis, 32, was arrested during the incident.

UPDATE @ 11:22 a.m.

Police in Eaton had good reason to keep students aboard buses this morning at East and Bruce elementaries. The suspect who ran from an officer was found hiding in a dumpster on school grounds, according to Eaton Police Chief Chad DePew.

The suspect, 32-year-old Eric Lewis, formerly of Eaton, was wanted for a probation violation. Now he may be facing additional charges as he is being booked into the Preble County Jail.

Children who attend the two elementary schools on Aukerman Street were kept on their buses before being allowed to enter the school.

Police searched the buildings and determined the suspect was not inside. DePew said officers found Lewis hiding in a dumpster during a search of the outside grounds.

EARLIER

Police in Eaton will maintain a presence at East and Bruce elementaries after a wanted subject ran from a police officer this morning and has yet to be located.

Students were kept in their buses temporarily after the wanted man fled from the officer in the vicinity of the schools, 506 Aukerman St., according to Eaton Police Chief Chad DePew.

It happened about 40 minutes before the school day started.

The school buildings were searched and cleared before the students were allowed to enter.

DePew said the school day proceeded normally but an officer will stay on the property as a safety measure because the wanted subject has not been located.

More details may be released later today.