Mother in custody, child safe after mother fled from deputies: MCSO

The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) said detectives have arrested a 27-year-old woman who fled after a theft investigation at a Bradenton Walmart.

Deputies said Courtney Faith Stanley was at 6225 State Road 64 East on Aug. 5 during the investigation. Her 2-year-old daughter, Amara, was “unrestrained in the vehicle” as Stanley sped away, hitting a deputy.

Authorities said that due to her actions, the child was believed to be in danger…

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