It wasn’t a happy thanksgiving for one man in Mecosta County who spent the holiday in jail.

Sheriff Deputies say they were involved in a chase in Aetna Township Wednesday with a suspect who was accused of a poaching complaint by the DNR.

When police were able to stop Robert Seaman’s vehicle they found an unsecured rifle in the passenger seat. 

He was lodged on charges of Flee and elude, Possession of a Weapon, Felony Firearm, Possession of Marijuana, Improper plate and was a habitual offender. 

Seaman is being held on $75,000 bond.