Man found in Volusia County swamp after leading deputies on chase

Suspect wanted after leading deputies on chase through Volusia County swamp

Volusia County deputies are looking for a man who led deputies on a chase in a stolen car before hiding in a swamp.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - A man who hid from Volusia County deputies in a swamp was found several hours later. 

Deputies said Earl Dorey led deputies on a chase into DeLeon Springs State Park.

What we know:

Dorey, 37, was located by the Volusia County Sheriff's Office's K9 unit Friday afternoon after deputies announced they were looking for him.  

The Volusia County Sheriff's Office arrested Earl Dorey after he led deputies on a pursuit through a swamp on Nov. 14. 

The backstory:

Deputies said Dorey was spotted in a stolen car on Wednesday. Dorey abandoned the car near DeLeon Springs State Park after running over stopsticks, and then he fled into the state park where he hid in a swamp, according to deputies. 

During the pursuit, deputies said Dorey pointed a gun at them and threatened to harm himself.

The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office released body-cam footage of deputies searching for Dorey in the swamp. Deputies said Dorey went further into the swamp, and they were unable to locate him. 

Two other people who were with Dorey at the time of the chase were arrested, deputies said.

Dorey was sought on charges of grand theft of a vehicle and resisting officers, according to deputies. He is described as being 5 feet, 9 inches tall and weighing 150 pounds. 

What's next:

Dorey was transported to the hospital after the sheriff's office said he complained he was thirsty and that his legs hurt. He will be booked into the jail. Dorey is facing aggravating assault charges, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, fleeing from law enforcement and possession of methamphetamine, the sheriff's office said.