WINTER GARDEN, Fla. – Two people were arrested after their car sped near a holiday parade in Winter Garden, causing an accident with another vehicle, according to the Winter Garden Police Department.
WKMG reported that police arrested 27-year-old Terryus Jorelle Baker and 24-year-old Elizabeth Chavez, who, along with two juveniles, were in a car that struck another vehicle on Plant Street in downtown Winter Garden as officers were preparing to close roads for a Golf Cart Christmas parade.
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Shortly before the parade reached downtown, Baker was traveling at a high speed before an officer tried to slow him down, police said. Baker then struck another vehicle and ran away, police said.
An off-duty officer from another jurisdiction was in the crowd and apprehended Baker, police said.
The driver of the second vehicle was taken to a hospital with minor injuries, according to police, who added that no one in the crowd was injured.
Terryous Baker & Elizabeth Chavez are facing several charges this morning after police say baker was speeding close to crowds during a Winter Garden parade.
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Officers say 2 kids were in the car but were not hurt.
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Baker was wanted on a warrant and said he ran away because of that, police said.
Baker was arrested on charges of not having a valid driver’s license, leaving the scene of a crash with property damage, possession of narcotics without a prescription, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, child neglect and failure to appear in a previous case related to a suspended license. He’s being held without bond and is scheduled to appear before a judge Monday afternoon.
Chavez also had a warrant for her arrest and was taken into custody, police said.
The children were turned over to family members, according to police.
The parade was canceled due to the incident.