Tampa man arrested after fleeing from trooper and HCSO deputy: Officials
Courtesy: Florida Highway Patrol
APOLLO BEACH, Fla. - A 22-year-old Tampa man was arrested early Saturday morning after speeding away from law enforcement, according to officials.
Christian Bernard Joinville was charged with fleeing to elude at a high speed, according to officials.
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Around 1:40 a.m., troopers say a small white car was seen going over 100 mph while headed south on US-41 near Gibsonton road.
The Florida Highway Patrol says a Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office vehicle with lights and sirens on tried to stop the car. A trooper also activated the emergency lights and siren to catch up with the car, according to authorities.
Courtesy: Florida Highway Patrol
Officials say the FHP vehicle was marked, while the HCSO SUV was unmarked.
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According to authorities, Joinville turned off his lights and continued to speed while cutting in and out of traffic.
When Joinville slowed down, FHP says a trooper immobilized the car and took the driver into custody for aggravated fleeing and eluding.