The Brief
- An inmate on release status for a past murder was again recently arrested after fleeing from Florida law enforcement during a traffic stop.
- Deputies say the man crashed his vehicle, which then became engulfed in flames. He had to be pulled from the car after his leg became trapped.
- Donald James Jr. now faces new felony charges for fleeing/eluding.
VERO BEACH, Fla. – An inmate on release status for a past murder was again recently arrested after fleeing from Florida law enforcement during a traffic stop. The man crashed the car, which then became engulfed in flames, officials say.
Attempted traffic stop leads to chase
What we know:
On Tuesday night, the Vero Beach Police Department attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of the 4300 block of 26th Street.
Police say the vehicle fled westbound, prompting law enforcement to respond to the area after sight of the vehicle was lost.…