APOPKA, Fla. — The Orange County Sheriff's Office is investigating two stolen vehicles and a crash involving a deputy vehicle.
- Suspect crashes stolen deputy vehicle
- Patrol car stolen during struggle with deputy
- Suspect first t-boned deputy car with stolen truck
Deputies responded to a mental health check early Sunday at a residence on Summit Drive in Apopka.
When deputies arrived, a man who was threatening himself with a knife, fled the scene.
The man then a stolen pick-up truck t-boned a deputy vehicle at Overland Road and Grace Street in Apopka.
When the deputy got out of his patrol car to check on the man, the suspect jumped into the deputy's vehicle and drove off.
A short chase ensued before the suspect crashed the patrol car at the intersection of Park Avenue and First Street.
According to the Sheriff's Office, the man was extremely violent. He was tased twice before several deputies were able to take him into custody.
Three deputies and two civilians were injured in the incident. They were transported to the hospital.
Everyone involved is expected to make a full recovery, Sheriff's Office spokesman Jeff Williamson said.
The suspect was taken into custody and is being treated at the hospital.