The Lytton man responsible for a multi-agency manhunt in Carroll last November has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors. According to Carroll County District Court records, 47-year-old Victor Henry Scalco Jr. was initially charged with first-degree theft, a class C felony, unlawful possession of a firearm, eluding, assault while displaying a dangerous weapon, class D felonies, and misdemeanor assault following the Nov. 4, 2022 incident. Authorities say Scalco attacked a woman at her residence and later stole her vehicle, leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase out of town. Scalco abandoned the stolen truck on foot and was located several hours later hiding in a creek northeast of Carroll. Last week, a judge accepted a preliminary plea agreement from Scalco that shows he will plead guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm, eluding, and operating a vehicle without owner’s consent. These charges carry a combined maximum sentence of up to 12 years in prison and more than $16,000 in fines. A presentencing investigation has been ordered, and Scalco’s formal sentence will be handed down during a hearing scheduled for Aug. 7. The remaining charges against Scalco will be dismissed after sentencing.
