A Van Buren County man is facing several charges after authorities say he fled multiple times during an investigation into illegal deer poaching.

The sheriff’s office says deputies first searched for a vehicle suspected of being involved in poaching near Lawrence Township on Sunday. They found the vehicle hidden behind pine trees.

The driver allegedly ran into the woods with a rifle, and deputies later found a deer that had been shot. Investigators with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources found additional deer in the area.

Authorities say Justin Ernst fled again when deputies tried to speak with him at a residence, jumping from a second-story window. He was later arrested after a deputy and K-9 Charlie pursued him into the woods. Ernst was checked by medics for minor injuries.

He faces seven counts of resisting and obstructing, felony firearm offenses and driving-related charges. His bond was set at $500,000.​