Update 5:11pm:
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — FHP provides an update regarding a traffic incident where they say a group of seven men ran from a white van during a traffic stop on I95.
Angel Gomez Lopez, an 18-year-old from Orlando, Florida, was arrested early Monday morning in Sebastian, Brevard County, Florida.
It all began when FHP observed a white 2007 Ford transit van weaving in and out of traffic, nearly colliding with a semi-truck. Following the stop, Lopez attempted to run away into the woods. Law enforcement tased him twice but say he continued to resist arrest and even struck an officer with a closed hand.
Before being booked he was taken to Palm Bay Hospital for medical clearance. Lopez faces a felony charge of battery on a law enforcement officer and a misdemeanor charge of resisting an officer without violence.
He was granted no bond for a felony charge of battery on a law enforcement officer. He was granted a $500 bond for a misdemeanor charge of resisting an officer without violence. Additional charges include resisting and obstructing without violence.
Multiple agencies provided assistance during the incident, including the Brevard County Sheriffs Office, FWC K-9 units, aviation units and drone units.
Brevard County deputies search for several people who fled I-95 traffic stop
Law enforcement in Brevard County is searching for several people who ran after a traffic stop Monday morning.
Several Florida Highway Patrol troopers and Brevard County deputies responded around 6 a.m. after a traffic stop on southbound I-95 near St. Johns Heritage Parkway.
Several law enforcement vehicles were seen in the area where a white van was pulled over on the side of the interstate.
Brevard County deputies said they are assisting FHP after several subjects fled from a traffic stop.
Channel 9 is gathering more details and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.
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