PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. – A week after fleeing deputies in St. Lucie County, a 27-year-old driver was arrested Monday after allegedly ramming his Mercedes-Benz into multiple patrol cars during a tense standoff, according to the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office.
According to investigators, deputies spotted the same Mercedes around 1:30 p.m. Monday near the Kitterman Woods Apartments—one week after the driver reportedly fled from a prior traffic stop.
When deputies approached, the driver, identified as Reubenson Charles, allegedly rammed his vehicle into two patrol cars. Authorities say deputies attempted a PIT maneuver to stop him, but Charles continued to resist and drove head-on into another patrol vehicle.
Despite the impact, no deputies were injured. Officials say Charles was taken into custody and charged with three counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, two counts of fleeing and eluding, two counts of felony driving with a suspended license, and violation of probation.
The Florida Sheriffs Association commended the deputies’ quick response, noting the suspect was detained without injuries after the high-risk encounter.
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