Sheriff: Trucker Tackles Fleeing Suspect With “Skill Of A Linebacker”

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A Florida trucker is being hailed as a hero for tackling a suspect on the run from the police. On June 11th, officers from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office were in pursuit of an armed teenage suspect who’d led them on a high-speed car chase. The suspect abandoned his vehicle and was being chased through a parking lot by deputies when a “good Samaritan trucker” stepped up and tackled the suspect, allowing police to quickly apprehend him.

The whole incident was captured by a nearby overhead surveillance cam and shows the suspect discarding his weapon as he’s running from the police. The trucker doesn’t hesitate, stepping in the suspect’s path and pinning him to the ground while another good Samaritan stands by ready to assist.

In a post to social media, the sheriff’s office writes that the trucker has the "skills of a linebacker and the heart of a truck stop.” The suspect wasn’t physically injured during the arrest, but "his pride was a little injured," according to the sheriff's office. He’s facing multiple charges including possession of a weapon, resisting arrest, and tampering with evidence. The sheriff's office says they’re grateful for the trucker’s help, but caution civilians to not get involved in police chases for their own safety.

Source: FOX NEWS


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