DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A Florida man tried to escape from police during a traffic stop, at one point running into the woods while holding his young daughter, authorities said.
Daytona Beach police said they pulled over a car that was involved in a shooting on Saturday, but it quickly turned into a chaotic chase.
Officers started to question the driver, identified as Cory Acree, when they noticed a small baggie between the door and the driver’s seat, authorities said.
Police said the officer picked up the bag and asked Acree to get out of the car, and that’s when he took off.
Officers were able to find Arcee’s young daughter a short distance away from where they took him into custody after they said he ditched her in the woods to try and run away faster.
Officers said they immediately got his daughter out of the woods.
They placed her away from where they were arresting her father and did everything to comfort her, handing her stickers and toys, authorities said.
Acree faces multiple charges, including fleeing from officers, drug trafficking and child abuse.
As of Wednesday, he was being held behind bars without bond.
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