Fugitive Flees FHP Troopers on Busy Road - Lee County, FL

On March 31, 2023, a man was involved in a reckless police pursuit in a stolen vehicle from Charlotte County to Lee County, Florida. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the incident started with a report of a stolen Ford Edge SUV traveling south on I-75 from Charlotte County. Troopers were alerted to be on the lookout for the stolen vehicle and subsequently spotted it on the highway. The troopers attempted to pull over the driver, later identified as 22-year-old Miguel Andrade of Port Charlotte, at mile marker 143, Bayshore Road in Lee County. However, Andrade refused to stop and continued to drive south, leading to a high-speed chase.
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[@sco0per]

Sorry, guys. I didn't include the video from the primary pursuing officer because it was unwatchable. The video only captured the area below his vehicle's bumper, possibly indicating that the dashcam wasn't properly installed.

[@Bigfoot64]

It's alright brother still a good video

[@TBTrade]

2 tips for life. 1) Never run from FHP 2) Never run from ASP

[@paulroggenbeck3129]

3. Don't break the law.

[@runtime_engineer]

4. Don't run from police

[@farhansstuff8486]

also never run from GSP

[@meaneymouse1371]

TrueThatTrueThat. They don't play and will tear up your ride for sure. My nephew FHP Tallahassee troop.

[@kenbarrett6466]

GSP will do what ever it takes to stop you .. they will not play around ! Very likely the reason you never see their dash cam footage .. but I wish someone would post it .

[@robertjenkins7663]

FHP need to take a pit school from ASP. This pursuit should of ended before it even started when the were in the grass going around the accident. There were 3 Trooper cars that basically had him pinned up against the wall and let it continue back into traffic.

[@wdilks]

I see it all the time..LEO vehicles allowing an escape route. I don't get it. Saw one where the perp was stopped by a wall, but LEO pulled up to his side instead of behind. The perp backed up and kept going. Makes no sense. This vid, 3 LEO's and not one pulled behind the perp. ...just don't get it.

[@jackbelk8527]

If judges were as competent as troopers we'd have much less crime.

[@pamelabenjamin2364]

SO TRUE JACK!

[@Ray56z]

Judges and PROSCECUTORS-like the one Governor DeSantis removed from office just west of this event. One funded by the same piece of shit that funded bragg in n.y. that has dropped 52% of felonies to misdemeanors, then only convicts 51% of felonies after that, and 64% of misdemeanor charges. Sometimes the bullshit is done long before a maggot stands before a judge.

[@omegatiger8321]

Indeed.

[@cigarsgunsanddiesel8032]

It's the DA's that are limp wrists on crime in a lot of areas!

[@Dave-ei7kk]

Jack - I hear what you’re saying but it’s not that simple. There are a limited number of beds in the prisons so judges are severely restricted in what they can do. I imagine they are under pressure to reserve those beds for criminals convicted of violent crimes against persons. So they use less favorable alternatives and diversions even if they may not want to. Of course, we rarely think about that and instead vote for the “Law and Order” candidates that are typically the same legislators who promised to cut our taxes and cut government spending on the very programs that would make it possible for judges to lock up more of these career criminals.

[@DrLumpy]

It seems the "Let's block him in" maneuver never seems to work.

[@404nitro]

That's because they don't want to damage their squad cars and cause them to be out of commission for a while, not to mention the added expense to the tax payers to cover it. If they would do it, these chases could be ended a lot sooner with a lot less risk to innocent bystanders and fellow drivers, and in the end, the costs would be a lot less.

[@sundance2421]

Thats because they don't want it to work, they go through the motions but always leave an opportunity for a getaway. The cops just like the chase so they can drive fast, legally. In the UK cops hardly ever mess up a box and hardly ever damage their cars doing it. They're just better at it.

[@404nitro]

@@sundance2421 That's simply a load of BS. They do it for the reasons I stated, and I know that for a fact.

[@chloecook4511]

​@@sundance2421 in the UK the police don't have to worry about the guy having a gun which would endanger the police on both sides and in front. When you become a policeman you can put your theories into practice.

[@MrMJmusicLover]

​@@404nitro Sure miss the old days when they slammed into the side of the suspect car and set up roadblocks using 3 or 4 patrol cars.

[@pamelabenjamin2364]

10-4 on the... If Judges were as competent as Troopers..We would have less crime! That is SO TRUE!

[@DrLumpy]

You believe that jail cuts down on crime?

[@masterbuiltdesigns6734]

@@DrLumpy I believe that if more judges would let criminals run loose without jail time we would have less crime in general.

[@somethingvisceral2003]

Anyone that runs from the police and endangers innocent drivers/pedestrians should get a mandatory 10 to 20 years in jail with no parole

[@Dave-ei7kk]

But when push comes to shove most voters in Florida voted for elected officials who promised to cut their taxes by cutting government programs. Programs like prisons that are necessary if you were to get your wish. In so many ways we get what we’re willing to pay for.

[@SzymczykProductions]

I'm in shock it wasn't a black person. They are violent and racist and have become a huge threat to out great nation. MY FREE SPEECH IS MINE

[@chloecook4511]

I am sure that you would agree to pay for that with your taxes.

[@Dave-ei7kk]

@@chloecook4511 Yes. I’m all in favor of having a place to lock up these blatant repeat offenders.

[@chloecook4511]

@@Dave-ei7kk I was replying to the original comment. I agreed with your comment.

[@a-fl-man640]

he fits my definition of career criminal.

[@paleocon777]

No license and no social security number? Could it be one of the 400,000 illegal immigrants that came through our southern border? We can only thank the Democrats for this mayhem!

[@blueokie]

So your saying that no illegals came across the border at all during any republican administration? You might want to check your facts before generalizing.

[@oldguy3378]

Mexican president claims there are 40 million Mexicans living in the US. Then add in Haitians, Cubans, Salvadorans, Hondurans, etc.

[@CK-TN]

Since Biden took office, around 5.5 million illegal aliens have crossed our borders-a crisis of epic proportions.

[@paleocon777]

@@blueokie Oh I'm sorry I made a mistake It wasn't 400,000, It was 2.76 million.😳 The number of undocumented immigrant crossings at the southwest border for fiscal year 2022 topped 2.76 million, breaking the previous annual record by more than 1 million, according to Customs and Border Protection data.

[@paleocon777]

@@blueokie You should be honored, when I check my facts, I was wrong. It was way more than I thought. Wow we need to get building that Wall. 🧱🧱🧱🧱

[@Redspeciality]

All those charges and most likely the DA will drop all charges for a guilty plea to speeding and no license. Our justice system sucks

[@bobcranston3414]

I doubt that given this is Florida.

[@jayleigh_bee]

He’s 22?! Looks like he’s 52! Living hard ages you.

[@damienchance3153]

I was saying the same thing

[@FallenAnvilForge]

Great job at blocking him in right at the first, can't imagine how he got away.......

[@holywells]

He got away because these troopers are nothing like the Arkansas state troopers....especially the "BYRD" !!

[@chrishaugh1655]

@@holywells yeah man, ASP has never let someone get away from them that they had boxed in. OH WAIT.

[@jsaurman]

Yeah, that was pretty pathetic. Three cop cars and a concrete wall, yet he still manages to escape. Big fail by those troopers.

[@cherryjuice9946]

We may not know the full story. Perhaps there was a memo that came out, directing the cops not to scratch up anymore cars. We've all been in business and know the drill. I imagine it covered the cost to the department last year and how it's even worse this year, and then laid out penalties for cops that have too many dents and dings.

[@stephenyeung6341]

Amazing how nice and respectful the officer is despite the suspect running from the police and emanating so many other motorists.

[@garymartin9777]

yea i just hate to be emanated!

[@Trucker0308]

That chase wasn’t supposed to have happened, you had the bastard blocked in !

[@tahliasgoddaddy]

No. They didn't. Only one patrol car trying to block 30 or 40 yards of area is NOT blocked in. Stop looking for things to criticize. It's not helpful when you have to make up crap in a failed effort to sound relevant.

[@michigantoga]

They wanted a high speed chase, could've easily blocked him in, lol

[@AppalachianPatriot]

It doesn’t work that way.

[@bobsacamano2435]

I travel from Sarasota to Ft. Myers 2x a week for work and witnessed a small portion of this pursuit firsthand. The speed, danger, and carelessness of the criminal do not do the video justice. That portion of I-75 is always heavily populated with traffic. It was insane and went on for miles. Drivers weren't sure whether to pull over, stop, stay in the lane, or what. However, the calm and professional manner in which the officers conducted themselves post-chase is beyond impressive. There is no way in the world I could have been that relaxed with that criminal after chasing him for that long. Well done FHP!

[@bryanbortman4562]

Out with a signature bond no doubt.

[@djsamples3777]

Why a Ford Edge was able to outrun a pack of Dodge Chargers is beyond me...

[@holywells]

It's because of who is driving the Chargers....just that simple !!

[@christianf.2025]

@@holywells that n they are pretty sluggish.

[@christianf.2025]

People underestimate Edge’s They are quick / 💯👍

[@robedwards6114]

He is driving with nothing to lose. They are driving with everything to lose. It’s really that simple

[@AtariDays80]

I think at the beginning the police were hoping POS would just surrender, saving damage to the vehicle and possibly POS himself. But alas POS decided to run and POS deserves all he gets from his actions.

[@drewmarzano4179]

Wow, I was just in this exact area of Florida 3 weeks ago and I know how busy it gets - insane!

[@TactikewlRN]

@@sumpinhapenin3070 That's cute....

[@caroltenge5147]

we all have been there sometime in our lives.

[@martindiver9608]

that's insane you had him boxed in at the start but let him lead you on a merry dance crazy

[@cpstang24]

agreed. the Pussification of pursuit baffles me. Like what is it a hot potato?

[@joemalone9380]

no they did not

[@martindiver9608]

@@cpstang24 🤣🤣🤣

[@sylvainblanchet3390]

FHP policy "dont scratch the paint" plz

[@tompaton1899]

He missed the chance to turn that car around on the lawn

[@drshoe8744]

Too bad the Troopers didn't use that firetruck and ramp closure to their advantage and use Stop Sticks on him, they could have ended this chase before it even began.

[@Ray56z]

They didn't even have time to open their car doors before he took off. Maybe they could of blocked him better, but they weren't yet pursuing, policy on damaging cars may not be allowable unless pursing-and him taking off from a good box-in would of damaged a car.

[@drshoe8744]

@@Ray56z Point being, they have Radios, there were cops already on Scene, it made for a perfect opportunity to spike them. Just Saying

[@Ray56z]

@@drshoe8744 What cops on scene. 1st dash shot was from the LEO directly behind that turned on lights and siren when he seen the opening to stop the maggot, and seeing his TWO fellow FHP coming up directly behind him. 2nd shot at the fire truck/grass scene was of one of those fellow FHP LEOs coming up. You failed to notice the switch from one vehicle to another-or just needed an excuse to not admit you're being wrong??? lefty maggot huh-never admit, never admit, never admit or the pissant brain implodes.

[@Paul-iu3mm]

Awesome video Scooper. I was at home doin Nuffin & wanted a SCOOPER FIX so, I found this one, started watching and I could not Breeve, started doin more Nuffin, then wanted to call my momma, then the LEO started doin "too much". A Scooper video is like doin crank, crack & meth rolled into one.

[@richardmartin6533]

Thanks, Biden... for keeping our Southern Border Secure.

[@firemarshal17]

First name, Illegal. Second name, Alien.

[@janineboitard6492]

Too frustrating to watch! FHP could have easily stopped this early but trooper was too hesitant to make contact and off runs the perp! Florida needs to hire Arkansas State Troopers to teach proper PIT techniques!

[@sc4261]

Cruiser dents must come out of the troopers pay

[@christianf.2025]

The edge smoked those Dodge cruisers.

[@paullygolf5150]

It amazes me how nobody moves out of the way, that’s how it is in Florida, everyone is in DisneyWorld literally 😂

[@philipliebegott1221]

Cell phones

[@Primus54]

High output car audio, ear-buds, cell phones, and/or daydreaming all contribute to these issues. Plus, between wind and road noise, sirens at high speed are not very effective.

[@Furious321]

@@Primus54 Got an excuse for not using your mirrors to see the lights that are visible for miles in daylight?

[@Primus54]

@@Furious321 Not offering excuses, pointing out the causes. 🙄

[@chicodogg1]

Another "model citizen". Call up the crowbar hotel, let em' know they've got incoming.

[@bozodog428]

Are the troopers running v6's in the cars? They seem to have trouble catching minivans and suvs. I'll talk to Gov. DeSantis about giving them Hellcats in the Chargers.

[@sc4261]

Ok, one more comment. Has anyone noticed that most ASP videos are like 11 minutes long. The first 10 minutes and thirty seconds are local police. The last 30 seconds are when ASP shows up and ends it.

[@kevenclinton4970]

Browns at it as usual.

[@jaywinters2483]

timid cops could have blocked him in when they had them. Timid cops endanger the people by not doing their job. Let these timid cops just go run a Bingo Hall or something. Should have never gone on like it did. What a shame. Incompetence abounds

[@cherryjuice9946]

My guess is that with a list of prior convictions that he has, and the new charges he faces from this (stolen car, no license, etc.), that this guy will take a long time to rehabilitate. Might as well throw away the key because he's not ever going to fit into society.

[@ofthedawn]

Could have stopped them at the beginning of the video.

[@specificgravity-thedancing9700]

Scooper!

[@aquatecpoolservice4547]

Wish we treated car thieves like like we use to treat horse thieves.

[@marsmars9130]

When they ask the illegals their name just jot down MEXICO!

[@Spiderman-tg9ke]

These devils should have the book thrown at them how dare they put so many lives at risk 😮but I sure love 💕 watching these videos 😊

[@pounderish]

Send the guacamole back home .

[@cidcolead1115]

Immigration Status?

[@ES-mc3cc]

He had enough to be deportable if he's illegal. Of course, deportation is a revolving door now.

[@danieltruax7005]

So we aren't showing the actual take-down of the suspect? Why?

[@francismazanet2769]

CLOSE THE BORDERS!!!!

[@404nitro]

He's a convicted felon that said he has never had is rights read to him before. Yeah, OK.

[@larrymercer3448]

Great job thank you

[@mikepech6822]

He was in a hurry to get to jail so he could get a meal and a roof over his head.

[@DrLumpy]

And in time to watch "Cops" on the cable TV I'm paying for.

[@paulmason8357]

Nice job FHP heh thought he was smart But the good guy's win again

[@johanndebeer5059]

The noises inside that 1st Cop car sounds like an ox wagon being pulled backwards through the rough.... Looks like Mr. Andrade will be having Jailhouse Lobster Thermidore for dinner....

[@kevinhorne2646]

1) Doesn’t look like he was born in 2001. 1901 maybe. 2) Doesn’t look like a race car driver. At. All.

[@uprightchoppers]

Way to go Brandon

[@johnharris8191]

My car was stolen in North "Ft. Misery" (Ft Myers) on Pine Island Rd. The police call it "Crime Island Rd."

[@cjvoges6563]

If we could keep them off of the roads and away from the public.........

[@sc4261]

Just got to the end. FHP did nothing, the idiot driver 10-50, or not really visible he struck another vehicle to end the pursuit. Poorly ran agency. Florida should be ashamed.

[@James-un2zj]

Police should ram cars and disable them not just try to box them in which never works. Allowing a high speed chase is 100X more dangerous.

[@RONALDO-ij6qu]

Diversity :) Have Yet Another Great Big Serving of *Diversity* !

[@lesterward8021]

Sorry but with two cars on scene, never should made back onto the highway. Why didnt they pit him hard into the wall on the off ramp?

[@fldigger]

You can tell it’s SWFL…many drivers just sitting in the “overtaking” lane and not giving a shit

[@j.johnson5217]

For every mile they don't pull over after the chase begins make that an automatic 15 days in prison for every mile till they pull over or crash

[@doctorcrankenstein349]

FHP is so Boring to watch, they will literally chase you across the state and not try to really stop you. Don't mess with Arkansas State police.

[@m626m]

6:47 I hope the traffic on the other side was slowed for a legit reason and not unnecessary rubbernecking. I would be so pissed if I was stuck for this. Just watch on KZbin later. No need to stop traffic.

[@charlesspidell1447]

Sad police work

[@philipliebegott1221]

We love our State Troopers/we have wonderful work farms here in Florida .Have you ever visited one?

[@TheArmorersChannel]

He obviously ain't any good at stealing cars.....lol

[@sc4261]

End it or stop pursuit. FHP endangers the public far too often.

[@largelarry2126]

After a chase like this the officers should come out of their cars shooting. He just put hundreds of peoples lives in danger and could care less so they should take no chances on him escaping.

[@eyeguy57]

love you editing..great job!!!!

[@fernandorocha8459]

Great job of Florida Highway patrol

[@AceGreene360]

Sometimes I think they want to chase. They could definitely have ended it right there at the beginning in the dirt.

[@cyndyrn1]

Never seen so many mid size white SUVs as they passed chasing this suspect 🙄

[@jj-hf1nw]

7:45 Yall the cop with that cowboy hat is kinda🗣😮‍💨

[@highereducation3028]

Good thing he didn’t stop and start shooting cause the cop who pulled in front of him would be toast

[@marathonlogistics9943]

WHERES Ron desantos, he will love this story lol

[@gerrycoleman7290]

Another fine example of humanity..................NOT.

[@KenToney]

You can run, you’ll just go to jail tired.

[@leeoswald9799]

FHP missed the chance to pit him earlier. Who is training these guys?

[@kevinbeare745]

They can't do it without permission from a supervisor

[@raymondrichard547]

They had he at the exit ramp and they let him run amuck

[@John-oe5nb]

Why was this dude even out on the streets? Some people can't live in society, period. Most of the crimes are committed by repeat offenders. No reason for that.

[@IndieChefster]

It's like they've never seen hands before.

[@MareEgretsMoose]

Hey Scooper - white writing on a white background doesn't work! If it is important enough to type on the screen, please use a color that stands out. Thanks~

[@sco0per]

Sure thing. Thanks for your feedback.

[@jeffwindrim975]

Cops like these make me laugh. They had him stopped to rights but just because the one cop would not pull up closer in fear he might scratch his patrol car he ends up letting the car get away. Let’s blame it on inexcusable inexperience remember cop cars are State Owned not your personal car so what if it gets banged up

[@mylo2619]

Hehe if I just waxed and AmorAll’ed my ride, I’d be pissed to bump and grind it. However, that big push bumper would have been cosmetic in nature.

[@-D-W]

I do not know this for certain, but I believe in many police departments, patrol officers are held to account (by their commanding officers) for damaged police vehicles. And if they damage too many cruisers, they are assigned to desk duty. Police departments do not have unlimited budgets, for replacing wrecked police vehicles.

[@chuckgarand8456]

no D/L, color me surprised

[@The53BILL]

Lock him up & loose the keys

[@jeremyczanstke5]

I’m not gonna lie I wasn’t expecting a ford edge to be that fast lol

[@mylo2619]

As soon as I saw the wheels, I knew it was an Ecoboost, twin turbocharged.

[@NotSure2582]

Build more prisons !!!!

[@lisashiela9137]

And........... he's gone@!

[@mikemoffitt8645]

I 💕 e True KARMA,That Idiot,That Just Passed Traffic Accident,Didn't Think He Would End Up in a Similar Situation, BEEP WR😂NG !!! So He Ran,What Happens KARMA Strikes!!!

[@82_KID]

White SUV seems fast. Ford Explorer?

[@kevinbeare745]

Ford Edge Ecoboost

[@82_KID]

@@kevinbeare745 It seems fast.

[@crosisofborg5524]

The usual suspect

[@Cbcw76]

I wonder why that trooper refused to push in his side when it all unfolded. Was he waiting for his engraved invitation to stop the vehicle? By refusal to stop the Ford at first, he risked far greater injuries to everyone else.

[@usualsuspectsfor1k]

FHP earns the bonehead/limpwristed award for the day AGAIN. PITT the guy right at the beginning in the grass and be done with it. Don't risk all those innocent people's lives with a hi-speed chase.

[@usualsuspectsfor1k]

@@AppalachianPatriot You should probably remove the videos titled "how to cure ED" from your favorites list. Anyone can go there and see your problems. Until then, thanks for the laugh today. I was gonna point out how wrong you are but I see you have bigger problems.

[@airforcebbq3P051]

The usual suspect

[@Spiderman-tg9ke]

Oh yes and did I mention that later I says to myself I says dummy dummy dummy 😂😂😂😂😂😮😮😮

[@TampaBMan]

Just why???

[@danisgay100]

I like the quality of camera view a lot of times you can't see the suspect ahead here you have a good view

[@barbarahawki9712]

Who is the tall handsome trooper walking around that stop?

[@rfuriero]

If Elvis were a cop….that would be him

[@AndreCaronCaron]

Bravo the police, you have a dangerous job and you deserve our respect. As for these dangerous fools who think they are all powerful at the wheel of a vehicle, we must not give them the slightest chance of getting out.

[@Козырь-п3р]

По началу лопухнулись полицейские.. не заблокировав нормально внедорожник.

[@user-ik4br3nk2w]

6:41

[@sonnylatchstring]

He should have sold his gun, obtain a driver's license and buy himself a car of his own and stay a free man.