In a bizarre twist to a police chase in Tampa, Florida, a man was found making “dirt angels” in a construction site while allegedly attempting to evade law enforcement. The incident, which unfolded on Christmas Eve, began with a one-vehicle crash reported shortly after 7 p.m. in Hillsborough County.
Eliezer Armando Reyes Rios, 34, allegedly the driver involved in the crash, fled the scene on foot, according to authorities. Ignoring the deputy’s commands, Rios reportedly jumped a fence and entered a large construction site nearby.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, in a Facebook post, detailed how their aviation unit was dispatched to assist in the search. The unit successfully located Rios at the construction site, engaged in the unusual activity of making “dirt angels” and making phone calls.
However, the pursuit was far from over. Rios soon resumed his attempt to flee, jumping over another fence. His bid for escape was short-lived as law enforcement officers quickly detained him.
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This unusual incident adds to the list of bizarre stories emerging from Florida, capturing the public’s attention both for the unconventional behavior of the suspect and the effective response of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. The case highlights not only the challenges faced by law enforcement in dealing with unpredictable situations but also the oddities that often characterize police reports from the state.