MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) — A man was arrested Thursday after authorities say he fled from a Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputy during a traffic stop attempt the day before.
According to MCSO, on April 24, 2025, at around 7:30 a.m., Aviation Pilot Joe Jenkins observed Richard Martin driving recklessly on a motorcycle, using a turn-only lane to pass traffic stopped at a red light. MCSO said Martin also ran a red light and weaved through traffic before a deputy attempted a traffic stop.
When instructed to pull over, Martin fled at a high rate of speed through a parking lot. Due to safety concerns, a pursuit was not initiated, MCSO said…