An arrest was made in regards to a vehicle theft Friday night in Stuart.
According to the Stuart Police Department, one of their officers engaged in a vehicle pursuit after observing the driver, identified later as 20 year old Treiton Lee of Carlisle, violate traffic laws. During the chase, Lee failed to stop at a stop sign multiple times, before leaving the roadway causing severe disabling damage to the vehicle after entering a ditch. He then left the vehicle and took off on foot, and was eventually taken into custody after being chased down and struggling with the officer. During the investigation, it was discovered the vehicle had been stolen from a residence on the 400 block of North Division Street in Stuart.
Lee was arrested, and is facing the following charges; second degree theft and third degree burglary, both Class D Felonies, eluding, an aggravated misdemeanor, operating while intoxicated, a serious misdemeanor, reckless driving and interference with official acts, both simple misdemeanors. He has also received citations for three counts of failure to obey a stop sign, along with minor in possession of nicotine…