DRIVER RUNS RED LIGHT AT 100 MPH, FLEES FROM DEPUTIES FOR "FUN"

On February 4, 2024, at around 10:30 p.m., Corporal Jordan Tripp observed a silver 2002 BMW sedan travel through a red light at the intersection of SW 38th Street and SW 80th Avenue. The driver, later identified as Michael Gonzalez (B/M, DOB: 05/09/2004) was traveling at around 100 MPH when he drove around Corporal Tripp and through the intersection. Corporal Tripp, who was stopped for the red light, activated his emergency lights and siren and attempted to catch up to Gonzalez’s vehicle. Gonzalez continued to flee for several miles at speeds over 100 MPH. Upon reaching the 7900 block of SW 80th Avenue, he lost control of the vehicle and spun out in the grass on the west side of the roadway.
Corporal Tripp pulled up to the vehicle, at which time Gonzalez continued to flee. Due to the fact that Gonzalez was traveling at high speeds, driving erratically, and driving into a residential area, the pursuit was canceled for public safety. Approximately 30 minutes later, other deputies in the area located Gonzalez’s vehicle. Corporal Milton Manchester conducted a traffic stop and Gonzalez pulled into a gas station. A felony stop was conducted and he was placed under arrest. When Corporal Tripp asked him why he fled, Gonzalez stated he thought he could get away with it and that it would be fun.
Gonzalez was arrested with Fleeing to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer with Disregard for Safety and transported to the Marion County Jail.

[@CN45475]

Thank you sheriff Woods and your deputies

[@CN45475]

I’m disappointed this man received such a low bond. I’m so tired of seeing these people put everyone at risk, deputies do their jobs to protect us; and the judicial system seems to always go easy on them.

[@ThatLEOFloridian]

I don’t think I ever seen the 2020 explorer like that black and white one it’s new to me is it new?