IRC Sheriff: Fleeing Driver Crashes into Ditch, Arrested on Several Charges
Indian River, Fl (treasurecoast.com) – A driver fleeing from authorities in Brevard County led a chase into Indian River County, where he ultimately crashed his vehicle and was arrested on numerous felony charges early Wednesday morning.
The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office arrested Johnathan Bryant, 33, of Sebastian, near the 2100 block of 87th Avenue when K-9 Deputy Mindy Mangel and her partner, Tuko, tracked Bryant to a nearby shed and Tuko successfully made the apprehension.
IRC Sheriff: Fleeing Driver Crashes into Ditch, Arrested on Several Charges
The incident began overnight when Bryant made the mistake of crossing into Indian River County, where a deputy attempted to stop him. During the traffic stop, Bryant tried to ram the deputy’s vehicle several times. Bryant then fled again, but then crashed into a ditch. Bryant then continued fleeing on foot into a nearby wooded area.
An extensive manhunt ensued, including help from the IRCSO Hawk, Sebastian Police K-9, and the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office Air Unit.
Bryant was taken into custody on several warrants issued out of both Indian River and St. Lucie counties. He also faces new charges of aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, fleeing to elude, leaving the scene of a crash, as well as residential burglary.
He is currently being held at the Indian River County Jail with no bond.
