Photo by: Florida Highway Patrol
A Naples man was arrested for leading Collier County deputies and Florida Highway Patrol troopers on a chase in a stolen pickup truck.
Around 9:11 p.m. Saturday, FHP helped the Collier County Sheriff’s Office in the pursuit of a driver in a stolen Ford F-250 that was also reportedly involved in a burglary in Lee County.
According to FHP, the vehicle was heading north on I-75 and approaching Corkscrew Road.
The driver sped along several roadways in the chase that stretched over multiple counties.
Troopers were able to stop the vehicle with a PIT Maneuver on Alico Road and Ben Hill Griffin Parkway.
However, the driver ran and hid in a drainage canal, according to FHP.
Troopers found the driver, identified as David Alfonso, 36, a short time later.
FHP, CCSO and the Lee County Sheriff’s Office were all on the scene. According to FHP, no troopers were injured.
Alfonso is facing the following charges:
- Aggravated Fleeing to Elude
- Reckless Driving
- License Suspended (Habitual Offender with 18 prior suspensions)
- Grant Theft
- Warrant
- Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer
- Resisting Arrest
- Criminal Mischief
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Source: nbc-2
