TAMPA, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) said a driver was arrested after fleeing from Hillsborough County deputies, leading troopers on a short pursuit in Tampa on April 13.
FHP received a request for assistance from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office after a 2019 Mercedes AMG GLE43 fled from deputies near the interchange of SR-589 and I-275.
An FHP trooper intercepted the vehicle on I-275 near Bird Street and attempted a traffic stop near Waters Avenue.
According to the arrest report, the driver slowed, moved to the shoulder, then sped over 105 mph in a 55 mph zone.
The pursuit was quickly ended with a PIT maneuver and a containment block by the assisting FHP trooper.
Authorities identified the driver as 48-year-old Jesse Long of California, who was arrested and taken into custody without further incident.
Long faces numerous charges.
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