WATCH: Florida high-speed chase leads to felon arrest, deputies say

Felon arrested after high-speed chase in Marion County

New body camera video shows a high-speed chase with a wanted felon in Marion County. Deputies say Jeremy Walker sped away during a traffic stop after he was seen swerving into oncoming traffic. Walker led deputies on a chase for several miles before they used stop sticks to halt him.

MARION COUNTY, Fla. - New body camera footage from Marion County deputies shows a high-speed Florida chase, which led to the eventual arrest of a convicted felon.

Jeremy Walker, 37, was arrested on multiple charges following the chase on March 6.

Walker currently remains in the Marion County Jail.

What happens during the high-speed chase?

Local perspective:

A deputy with the Marion County Sheriff's Office first spotted Walker when he was driving a car erratically in the 15400 block of Southeast 182nd Avenue Road.

The deputy said he saw Walker swerve into oncoming traffic, and he attempted to conduct a traffic stop. However, reports show Walker refused to stop and fled at a high speed.

Marion County high-speed chase

After the pursuit continued for several miles, the deputy said he successfully deployed stop sticks near the intersection of Southeast 182nd Avenue Road and Southeast 95th Street Road, which deflated three of the Walker's tires.

Although Walker continued to flee for a short distance, officials said he eventually came to a stop in the 17000 block of Southeast 95th Street Road.

Additional charges for convicted felon

What we know:

As he fled, deputies said Walker tossed a yellow backpack out of the window.

Deputies said they found the backpack, which had ammunition inside.

In addition, officials said they discovered that Walker is a convicted felon, his license was suspended, the car he was driving was unregistered, he was in possession of a trafficking amount of drugs, and he was driving under the influence.

The Marion County deputy then arrested Walker with no further incidents.