ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. ( WKRG ) — A Northwest Florida man was arrested late Thursday night after trying to run from deputies and almost hitting them with his vehicle, according to the Escambia County Sheriff’s Office.
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28-year-old Alexander George Deloach, who has a Molino address, was found on the 8400 block of Old Spanish Trail, according to officials.
Deloach allegedly tried to run from deputies and almost hit them with a vehicle.
Deputies performed a PIT maneuver to stop him at the intersection of Harbor Square and Breakwater Circle, according to officials. A Precision Immobilization Technique involves law enforcement forcing a vehicle to turn sideways, causing it spin and stop.
Deputies arrested Deloach and charged him with aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, fleeing and eluding, possession of cocaine and possession of marijuana less than 20 grams.
Officials said Deloach had active warrants for homicide , revoked bond, and grand theft of a motor vehicle.