MARION COUNTY, FL (352today.com) – A Marion County man was arrested after trying to escape law enforcement in a golf cart while intoxicated, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO).
MCSO says that Cpl. Lopez was patrolling the area of SE 92nd Loop and Highway C-25 when he spotted a golf cart being driven along the roadway. As he turned around to conduct a traffic stop, the driver, later identified as Hunter Rodgers, veered into a nearby wooded area in an apparent attempt to flee.
The golf cart didn’t make it far. It became stuck, allowing Cpl. Lopez to quickly catch up and detain Rodgers…