A 20-year-old Naples man was arrested after leading deputies on a high-speed chase and attempting to run away on foot.
Enrique Atala-Chavez, 20, is facing multiple charges after being arrested on Wednesday morning.
Deputies with The Collier County Sheriff's Office say they saw a silver car driving south on Sholtz Street around 10:14 a.m.
According to reports, Atala-chavez rapidly sped up towards Floridan Avenue before coming to a stop. Deputies say they saw Atala-chavez staring at the patrol car through his side-view mirror.
Atala-chavez then sped off down Martin Street where deputies say he was driving so fast they could barely see him turn onto Tamiami Trail E.
Deputies caught up to Atala-chavez and attempted to pull him over before he made a U-turn and sped away.
CCSO says dispatch was alerted at that time of a vehicle pursuit. Atala-chavez reportedly used the right shoulder of the road to make his way around traffic.
After an extensive chase, deputies say the car's right tire began smoking. Atala-Chavez reportedly pulled into a driveway on Georgia Avenue and began running through the front yard of a residence.
Deputies say they chased after Atala-Chavez through the yard where they were able to get him into custody.
Reports say deputies noticed a strong odor of marijuana which led to a search of the car. A witness in the area told deputies he witnessed Atala-Chavez throw something from the window of the car before coming to a stop.
Deputies searched the area and found a scale, plastic baggies filled with marijuana and two amphetamine pills.
According to reports, Atala-Chavez has a prior criminal case from the Florida Highway Patrol which involved him throwing a bag of marijuana outside of the vehicle during a pursuit.
Atala-Chavez was arrested and is facing the following charges:
- Fleeing/eluding
- Possession of more than 20 grams of marijuana
- Possession of a controlled substance
- Possession of paraphernalia to transport drugs
- Reckless driving
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