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January 31, 2024
A Cantonment man is facing multiple charges after allegedly leading Escambia County Sheriff’s Office deputies on a high speed pursuit.
Robert Eugene Royce, 65, was charged with fleeing and eluding at a high speed without regard for safety and driving with a suspended license.
An Escambia County deputy attempted to stop Royce’s 2005 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck after an illegal U-turn on Mobile Highway. A deputy activated his emergency lights and siren at Mobile Highway and Green Street before coming to a stop at Green and Cervantes streets, according to an arrest report. Deputies said Royce began yelling something unintelligible and drove off. Royce continued to drive away at speeds of more than 80 mph and drove into oncoming lanes of traffic, the report continues. Deputies then called off the pursuit.
Deputies were later able to identify Royce as the man that fled, according to the ECSO, and an arrest warrant was issued.
Royce remained jailed with bond set at $6,000.
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