Man Flees Traffic Crash With A Handgun And A Hatchet

May 8, 2013

Pensacola Police say a man fled the scene of a traffic crash on foot carrying a handgun and hatchet this morning, while telling police they would be surprised at what they found in his vehicle.

The incident occurred around 7:20 a.m. at 17th Avenue and Cervantes Street.

Lt. Rodney Eagerton said the man was northbound on 17th Avenue in a BMW when he pulled onto Cervantes Street and struck a westbound Toyota Camry. The man then grabbed a gun and hatchet, got out of the vehicle he was driving and ran. Police caught him about two blocks from the scene.

During questioning, the 21-year-old man was asked if there were any additional firearms or explosives in the vehicle. He told police there was “something in the vehicle that would be a surprise.” The man then refused to answer additional questions.

A bomb dog from the Pensacola International Airport was brought to the scene and did not alert on the vehicle. An additional firearm was found on the backset.

Traffic was diverted for several blocks in the area for approximately one hour. No one was injured in the crash.

The man was charged with open carrying of a weapon and hit and run, both of which are misdemeanors. He was transported to a local medical facility for evaluation.

Comments

2 Responses to “Man Flees Traffic Crash With A Handgun And A Hatchet”

  1. Jane on May 9th, 2013 4:49 am

    Good job LEO!

  2. Candy on May 8th, 2013 2:43 pm

    Rodney,
    Well this explains why you weren’t answering a text from Dana! Glad you are ok, gotta watch out for those crazy ones!

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