Marion Pina Miranda, 32, was arrested by Highlands County sheriff's deputies following a high-speed pursuit on May 6. Miranda faces felony traffic citations alongside a carjacking charge from the Sebring Police Department.
SEBRING, Fla. - A 32-year-old man faces carjacking and felony traffic charges after leading law enforcement on a high-speed chase through Highlands County.
Sebring carjacking suspect arrest
What we know:
A man told the Sebring Police Department that he gave a ride to Marion Pina Miranda, 32, on May 6.
Police said the man told them that Miranda punched him in the face and stole his silver Chevy Equinox.
At 9:45 p.m., Deputy Kyler Hodge said he spotted the stolen vehicle on East Claradge Ave. near State Road 17.
Investigators said Miranda fled from an attempted traffic stop, starting a pursuit that topped 100 mph.
High-speed pursuit path
By the numbers:
Deputies said Miranda drove at speeds of 100 mph or more before stopping on Arbuckle Creek Road near Scrubpens Road.
Deputies took him into custody without further incident.
The suspect received criminal traffic citations for fleeing and eluding, excessive speeding, and driving with a suspended license. He also received three tickets for running stop signs and one for failing to drive in a single lane.
Outstanding investigation details
What we don't know:
Authorities have not released the condition of the driver who was punched during the initial carjacking incident.
It is also unknown where Miranda initially met the victim before asking for a ride.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from the Sebring Police Department, who responded to the initial carjacking complaint, as well as the Highlands County Sheriff's Office, whose deputies conducted the traffic stop and pursuit.