John James III, a man who led deputies on a 40-minute long pursuit throughout Florida s southeastern Indian River County reportedly shocked the officials when he suddenly threw his infant child at them.
Man throws baby at deputy after Indian River County chase
John James III arrested on felony charges
Indian River County Sheriff s Office
John James III, 32, is accused of throwing a baby at a deputy after leading Indian River County Sheriff s Office deputies on a chase.
and last updated 2021-06-04 17:44:59-04
VERO BEACH, Fla. â A 32-year-old man was arrested after he led deputies on a chase through Gifford and then threw a baby at a deputy, according to the Indian River County Sheriff s Office.
John James III faces several felony charges, including aggravated child abuse, reckless driving, resisting arrest with violence and aggravated battery on a law enforcement officer.