SARASOTA, FLORIDA: On August 31, authorities including the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Unit and the Arcadia Police Department initiated the arrest of a Florida man named Barry Dean McBurney Jr on multiple charges including aggravated assault.
During the arrest attempt, McBurney managed to evade deputies on foot and proceeded to carjack a vehicle.
Florida man sends cops on high-speed chase
Barry Dean McBurney Jr led authorities on a high-speed chase that at times reached speeds exceeding 100 mph, spanning across Arcadia, DeSoto, Manatee, and Hillsborough counties.
The pursuit came to a conclusion when the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office successfully employed spike strips to immobilize the vehicle and blocked its path.
According to the DeSoto County Sheriff's Office’s Facebook post, “During the chase, McBurney even rammed into one of our deputy’s patrol vehicles, and attempted to hit another!"
The post continued, "But justice prevailed as the combined efforts of DCSO, APD, Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, and Manatee County Sheriff's Office deputies and aviation unit worked together."
"After several attempts, the pursuit ended off I-75 exit 250 after deputies stopped the vehicle with spike strips, and DCSO blocked him in, leading to his apprehension,” it added.
What are the charges against Florida man Barry Dean McBurney Jr?
McBurney is now facing his original charges along with additional charges of carjacking and aggravated battery of a law enforcement officer.
This is besides the charges of resisting an officer without violence, aggravated fleeing to elude, and driving while license suspended.
Who helped in the pursuit of Barry Dean McBurney Jr?
The pursuit of Barry Dean McBurney Jr on Interstate 75 involved the collaborative efforts of Hillsborough and Manatee County deputies and their aviation units.
“Sheriff Potter is thankful that all the deputies involved in this pursuit are safe," the Facebook post said.
"He extends his heartfelt gratitude to our fellow law enforcement agencies who showed incredible teamwork, coordination and dedication throughout this operation," it added. "This is a reminder of the unwavering commitment of our law enforcement community to ensure the safety of our surrounding counties.”
