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Walton deputies arrest man after fleeing in stolen vehicle

Niceville.comDecember 1, 20242 Mins Read
Police officers inspecting a crashed car on railroad tracks at night with emergency vehicles and flashing lights in the background.
Walton County deputies inspect a vehicle that crashed onto railroad tracks in DeFuniak Springs following a pursuit involving a stolen car on November 26, 2024. The driver, a 19-year-old from Mississippi, was arrested after attempting to flee. (Contributed)

DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla. — A 19-year-old Mississippi man was arrested last week after fleeing law enforcement in a stolen vehicle, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO).

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On Nov. 24, deputies were alerted to the stolen vehicle by a FLOCK license plate reader on Highway 90. The vehicle, reportedly stolen out of Mississippi, was spotted near the Exxon station, where deputies attempted a traffic stop.

The driver, identified as Max Parker Ste Marie of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, is said to have fled south on South 22nd Street but crashed the vehicle near the intersection of Live Oak Avenue West. According to the WCSO, Mr Ste Marie then attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended a short time later.

Emergency Medical Services cleared Ste Marie at the scene before he was taken into custody and transported to the Walton County Jail.

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The WCSO expressed its gratitude to the Office of the City Marshal, DeFuniak Springs Police, for their assistance in the incident.

Police officers inspect a crashed vehicle on railroad tracks at night with emergency lights from patrol cars and fire trucks illuminating the scene.
Walton County Sheriff’s deputies and DeFuniak Springs Police inspect a vehicle that crashed onto railroad tracks following a pursuit involving a stolen car on November 26, 2024. The driver, a 19-year-old from Mississippi, was arrested after attempting to flee the scene. (Contributed)
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