Winter Park man arrested after I-4 chase ends at Volusia County landfill
Man arrested after I-4 chase ends at Volusia County landfill
A Winter Park man is in custody after Florida Highway Patrol troopers said he led them on a high-speed pursuit along Interstate 4 before fleeing on foot Wednesday.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - A Winter Park man is in custody after Florida Highway Patrol troopers said he led them on a high-speed pursuit along Interstate 4 before fleeing on foot Wednesday.
Pursuit began on Interstate 4
What we know:
According to FHP, a trooper attempted to stop a black 2025 Buick Encore on eastbound I-4 near north of DeLand. Investigators said the driver sped away at a high rate of speed and exited the interstate at International Speedway Boulevard.
A Winter Park man was arrested after leading FHP troopers and deputies with the Volusia County Sheriff's Office on a chase along Interstate 4.
The driver then abandoned the vehicle and ran into nearby woods.
Search leads to landfill
FHP requested assistance from the Volusia Sheriff's Office, which deployed a helicopter and K-9 units to search for the suspect.
A Winter Park man was arrested after leading FHP troopers and deputies with the Volusia County Sheriff's Office on a chase along Interstate 4.
Investigators said the suspect eventually entered the Volusia County landfill, where someone reported a suspicious person to law enforcement. Deputies responded and detained the individual.
A Winter Park man was arrested after leading FHP troopers and deputies with the Volusia County Sheriff's Office on a chase along Interstate 4.
An FHP trooper identified the detained person as the driver who fled the traffic stop.
Troopers identified the suspect as Akram Bin Ahmed, 45, of Winter Park. Ahmed was taken into custody and transported to the Volusia County Jail.
What we don't know:
The FHP said multiple charges are pending. The investigation remains ongoing.
The Source: This story was written based on information shared by the Florida Highway Patrol and the Volusia Sheriff's Office.