POLK COUNTY, Fla. – 31-year-old Garet Hohenberger, Jr. of Frostproof is the newest guest at Sheriff Grady Judd’s “Bed & Breakfast” after a brief car chase and foot pursuit on Thursday evening.
A Polk County Sheriff’s deputy attempted a traffic stop after Hohenberger failed to stop at a stop sign. Hohenberger fled, leading deputies on a short chase before turning onto a dead-end road.
He then abandoned his vehicle and attempted to flee on foot but was quickly apprehended.
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Hohenberger admitted he ran because he knew his license was suspended.
“Hohenberger was taken to the Polk Pokey and charged with fleeing to elude (2-counts), driving while license suspended/revoked (DWLSR), driving an unregistered vehicle, failure to carry insurance, attaching an unassigned tag, resisting, and possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia,” said Polk County Sheriff’s Office in a social statement.
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