VIDEO: Suspect caught after leading Volusia police on high-speed chase, hiding in woods

A 29-year-old man from Enterprise was caught by Volusia County police after he led them on a high-speed chase, ditched his vehicle, and attempted to hide in the woods.

Kyle Bellantoni was arrested after attempting to outrun Volusia County Sheriff’s Office Air One for around 30 minutes on Friday, January 13.

According to police, Bellantoni’s vehicle was alerted on by a license plate reader in DeLand just before 4 p.m.

Kyle Bellantoni
Kyle Bellantoni

At the time, Bellantoni was wanted on charges of violation of probation for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, aggravated stalking, and domestic battery.

After alerting on the tag, deputies began looking for the grey, Dodge Challenger that Bellantoni was driving.

He was spotted a short time later by Air One, the helicopter operated by the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

The helicopter followed the car as it weaved in and out of traffic through the DeLand area, entering oncoming traffic lanes and putting other motorists at risk.

After nearly 30 minutes, Bellantoni stopped the vehicle in a wooded area south of Walts Avenue before exiting and fleeing into nearby woods.

Bellantoni exits vehicle and attempts to hide in wooded area in DeLand

Infrared video shows Bellantoni appearing to lay down and hiding from Air One behind a tree. After a brief time, he appears to run through thick brushes as deputies and a K-9 unit close in on his hiding spot.

Bellantoni eventually emerged from the treeline with his hands up and was taken into custody without further incident.

Kyle Bellantoni was arrested by Volusia County Sheriffs Office deputies after attempting to hide in the woods

Authorities transported Bellantoni to a local hospital for treatment of an apparent medical episode, before transporting him to the Volusia County Branch Jail, where he is currently incarcerated on no bond.

Most Popular

Man arrested in 2020 murder of Ocoee High football star

A 24-year-old man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the 2020 shooting death of an Ocoee High School football player.

Man steals nearly $3,000 in trading cards from Clermont Walmart, police say

Clermont police are looking for a man who allegedly stole nearly $3,000 worth of trading cards from a local Walmart last week.

Man faces murder charge after Orange County shooting victim dies in hospital

A 68-year-old man has been charged with second-degree murder after a male victim he allegedly shot in Orange County on Monday morning died at a local hospital.

33-year-old woman missing out of Oviedo

Local authorities are asking the public for help to locate a 33-year-old woman who is missing out of Oviedo.

Toilet thief wanted by Clermont police

The Clermont Police Department is asking the public for help to identify a man wanted in connection with the theft of a toilet from a local home improvement store.

Walgreens to cut over 300 jobs as Orlando distribution center closes

Walgreens is permanently shutting down its distribution center in Orlando and laying off more than 300 employees at the facility.
Orlando
clear sky
61.2 ° F
64.9 °
55.9 °
84 %
1.3mph
0 %
Fri
76 °
Sat
79 °
Sun
83 °
Mon
85 °
Tue
76 °