POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A Winter Haven man’s desperate attempt to evade arrest led to a chaotic chase and multiple charges after he rammed a deputy’s patrol car and fled on foot.
On Monday, September 23rd, 23-year-old Camerin Keelan of Winter Haven led Polk County Sheriff’s deputies on a dangerous chase after a reported domestic violence incident. Keelan initially fled the scene but was spotted driving suspiciously in the neighborhood by the PCSO Air unit.
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When Deputy Howard attempted to block Keelan’s exit from the area, he intentionally rammed his car into her patrol vehicle and sped away.
A pursuit ensued, ending when Keelan crashed into a light pole and a boulder at a RaceTrac gas station. He then fled on foot but was quickly apprehended by deputies.
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Upon his arrest, Keelan admitted he fled to avoid going back to jail. He now faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, fleeing to elude, resisting arrest, leaving the scene of a crash, and violation of probation.
Disturbingly, Keelan was already out on pre-trial release for a prior charge of lewd & lascivious behavior on a minor. He is currently in custody at the Polk County Jail.
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