The Orange County Criminal Lawyer Blog
A man in Southern Florida is facing several charges for allegedly nearly running over a construction worker while fleeing after he reportedly stole the man’s vehicle.
At the end of October, a construction worker who was on the job at a home in Sanibel had his day interrupted when a man in sweatpants who appeared to have come from the nearby beach reportedly wandered onto the premises. The worker tried to tell the alleged intruder they had to leave, but instead, the man reportedly tried to go into the shed. According to reports, after he found that the door was locked, the situation took a turn for the worse.
The construction worker had parked his vehicle on the property with the doors unlocked and the keys in the ignition. The unknown man reportedly climbed into the SUV and started the engine. As he began driving, he allegedly steered the vehicle in the direction of the worker in what was seen as an attempt to hit the man before he drove away. The authorities were notified, and officers from the Sanibel Police Department went to investigate.
After allegedly taking off in the construction worker’s vehicle, the man reportedly parked nearby and entered a porta potty. Someone saw him and thought he looked like he had been using narcotics, so they called the sheriff’s office to report what was going on. When deputies found him, the man, who had shed his sweats and was now pantless, allegedly tried to run away from them. He was quickly caught and tased by one of the deputies, and they brought him to the hospital for assessment and any treatment he might need.
After he was released from the hospital, the man was booked into the Lee County Jail. He is facing preliminary charges of grand theft of a motor vehicle, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill, criminal mischief, and leaving the scene of a crash. He was released from custody after posting a $7,500 bond.
If you or someone you love is suspected of a criminal offense, contact Orange County criminal defense lawyer Staycie R. Sena at (949) 477-8088 for a consultation now.