STANTON COUNTY - A wanted fugitive is in custody after being found in a residence near Stanton Sunday afternoon.

The Stanton County Sheriff's Office says Derrick Haywood was arrested on a Stanton County warrant for burglary, possession of burglar tools, and criminal trespassing. Haywood was wanted on the warrant after failing to appear for arraignment in Stanton County Court.

Haywood was originally arrested in October 2019 for a break-in at the Pilger Pride convenience store in Pilger. The sheriff's office learned that Haywood was hiding in a rural residence southeast of Stanton, and was given permission to enter the residence around 3 PM Sunday.

Forced entry was made into the residence, and Haywood was found hiding between mattresses and other items in an upstairs bedroom. Haywood was uncooperative, and was also found to be in possession of meth, marijuana, and other drug paraphernalia.

Haywood was jailed on a $100,000 bond and faces new felony charges for the drug violations and resisting arrest.