A man is facing a plethora of charges, including robbery and hit and run, after Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) troopers spotted a Mercedes speeding down Leonard Blvd. and Gunnery Rd.
Maliek Petit-Homme, 21, was in a Mercedes along with two other people on Friday afternoon, according to FHP.
The trio was spotted driving at a high rate of speed in Lehigh by a trooper. The vehicle lost control and collided with a power pole, FHP said.
According to the report, Petit-Homme and the two others involved ran from the scene.
Petit-Homme was caught by Lee County Sheriff’s Office (LCSO) deputies, FHP said.
According to LCSO and FHP, he was charged with the following:
- Robbery (no firearm or weapon)
- Resisting officer (obstruction without violence)
- 2 Hit and runs (leaving the scene of a crash involving damage to property)
- Operating a motor vehicle without a valid license
- 2 charges of drug possession of controlled substances without a prescription
- Drug possession and/or use
- Marijuana possession