During pursuit into Venice, two NPPD vehicles were involved in a crash

Francesco Abbruzzino, The Uncensored Report, LLC
 
 
NPPD
 

There is no excuse to drink and drive.

 

Last night, around 9 p.m., officers attempted to stop a vehicle driving recklessly near Eager St. Despite lights and sirens, the driver refused to stop and sped into the Venice area. During the pursuit, two of our patrol vehicles were involved in crashes, including one that flipped over. The chase ultimately ended in Sarasota.

 

The officers involved in the crash are banged up but are doing okay. We are fortunate that no one was seriously injured.

 

The driver, 25-year-old Colton Corpus, was arrested for DUI, fleeing/eluding at a high rate of speed, possession of a weapon by a convicted felon, reckless driving, driving with a suspended license, failure to have insurance, and refusing to submit to a DUI test.

 

This dangerous behavior puts everyone on the road at risk. Don’t drink and drive; your choices can have life-altering consequences.

 

We are grateful to our neighboring law enforcement agencies for their assistance last night.