MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. (WSVN) - A heavy police presence is in Miami Gardens following a police pursuit.
7SkyForce hovered over the scene near 179th Street and Northwest 14th Avenue, at around 9 a.m. on Tuesday.
A silver-grey Traverse could be seen stopped alongside a Miami Gardens Police cruiser.
Several police cruisers can also be seen spread out in the area.
“Nothing but police,” said one man who lives nearby. “That’s all I see. I didn’t see nobody else.”
The chase started in Opa-Locka, west of Interstate 95, according to officials.
The chase began after the driver of the Traverse used his vehicle to assault a police officer.
Police said, once stopped, the subject fled the scene but was caught and arrested shortly after.
When asked how he felt about the subject being quickly apprehended, a nearby resident said, “Oh, God. It’s a blessing, but I’m glad they got him.”
A perimeter was set up extending to 181st Street and Northwest 17th Avenue while police investigated.
Police have not identified the subject.
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