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Man Evades Police in Stolen Car, Arrested in Orange County
16 Jun
Summary
- Suspect arrested after fleeing law enforcement in a stolen vehicle.
- Incident began in Lake County and concluded in Orange County.
- Suspect faces charges including fleeing and habitual traffic offenses.
A Lake County man, Kenneth Ruben Gil Lanzo, faces multiple charges following a vehicle pursuit that spanned two counties. The incident initiated on March 6 near State Road 46 and County Road 437 in Sorrento when deputies identified a silver Hyundai Sonata suspected of being stolen.
When deputies attempted a traffic stop, the driver accelerated, disregarding traffic signals and driving into oncoming lanes, prompting the termination of the stop due to safety concerns. The vehicle was then tracked into Orange County.
An aviation unit maintained visual contact as the Hyundai drove through a parking lot. The driver, identified as Gil Lanzo, exited the vehicle and removed a tracking device. Stop sticks were deployed by Orange County deputies, disabling the car.
Gil Lanzo then exited the vehicle and fled on foot towards a concrete factory before being apprehended. His driving record revealed six prior convictions for driving with a suspended or revoked license, labeling him a habitual traffic offender.
