Trio Arrested After Wrong-Way Chase in Florida Keys Linked to Unlicensed Contracting

Police Pursuit in the Florida Keys

• 🚓 A police pursuit occurred in the Florida Keys, involving a white truck driving the wrong way along the 18 Mile Stretch near Islamorada.
• 🎯 The chase was initiated by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office assisting the Department of Business and Regulation with an undercover operation targeting unlicensed contracting work.

Arrests and Charges

• 🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Three individuals were arrested following the incident.
• 👨 Butch Anthony Stevens, 46, is believed to be the driver of the truck and faces numerous charges, including fleeing and eluding, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, and multiple out-of-county warrants related to unlicensed contracting.
• 👩 Denise Michelle Bennett, 46, faces charges of resisting arrest and obstruction.
• 🧑 Jonathan Mitchell, 19, is charged with fleeing and eluding, criminal mischief, and resisting arrest.

Incident Details

• ⚠️ The pursuit involved the truck driving head-on towards oncoming traffic, creating a dangerous situation.
• 💥 The chase concluded after the truck hit tire spikes, ending in the parking lot of Gilbert's Resort and Marina.
• 🔄 The truck reportedly made circles three times in the parking lot before coming to a stop.
• 🏃 Stevens and Bennett attempted to flee on foot after the vehicle stopped.