DORAL, FLA. (WSVN) - Two men have been arrested while one remains at large after they bailed out of a car that rammed into a police vehicle in Doral.
Alexander Hernandez and Alfredo Llanes, both 41, were charged with fleeing and eluding police, battery on a law enforcement officer and resisting without violence.
Doral Police, Sweetwater Police, Miami Springs Police, Florida International University Police and Miami-Dade Police units all rushed to the scene in the area of Northwest 111th Avenue and 12th Street, just after 6 a.m., Thursday.
Officials said it all started with an investigation being led by MDPD in regards to a boat theft near Miami International Mall.
It remains unclear when the theft occurred.
The department had a “be on the lookout” notice to officers in the area for the suspect’s vehicle.
When a Doral Police officer noticed the car, they initiated a traffic stop.
Hernandez was behind the wheel of the gray Cadillac SUV when he put his gear in reverse in an attempt to strike the officer as he approached the vehicle, police said, striking the patrol cruiser.
The officer suffered an injury to his right arm and was transported to a local hospital as a precaution.
“We pulled them over. They initially complied. A few seconds later, they stopped, put the car in reverse, backed up, and they rammed our officer,” said Doral Police Department Officer Rey Valdes. “Any time you have a motor vehicle that’s used to impact and to attack an officer, the fact that he got out with no injuries is miraculous, and we’re very grateful for that.”
Police were able to immediately take one woman who stayed in the car into custody.
Hernandez fled from the scene but was arrested shortly after.
A perimeter was set up in the area to search for two additional suspects who fled into a wooded area, including Llanes.
Canine units located Llanes just before 9 a.m.
Police continued to search for the fourth person who bailed out of the vehicle for hours before the search was suspended.
The suspect remains at large.
The alleged stolen boat was located in a parking lot at Miami International Mall.
Miami-Dade Police continue to investigate.
If you have any information on the missing subject’s whereabouts, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a $1,000 reward.
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