Jerrad Noel Wilcox Arrested in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Jerrad Noel Wilcox, 22, was arrested in Fort Lauderdale, Florida following a high-speed chase by police. It is unknown whether he is represented by a Fort Lauderdale criminal defense attorney. According to news report, Wilcox was wanted for attempted murder and two armed robberies. Following the police chase, Wilcox is now facing charges for fleeing, resisting, possession of a firearm by convicted felon, hit and run, as well as driving without a valid driver's license.
He is presently being held on $174,000 bail bond.
According to Det. Travis Mandell, of the Fort Lauderdale Police Department, the chase took place after an emergency call reporting a robbery at 2500 block of Northwest 19th Street was received by operators. The chase began when Wilcox fled on foot after police arrived on scene at approximately 4 pm, Thursday.
Wilcox eventually made it to his car and the high-speed chase began. It culminated with Wilcox losing control of his vehicle and crashing into a utility pole on Northwest Sixth Street and 27th Avenue.
Wilcox was later taken to Broward General Medical Center where he was treated for minor injuries before being detained at the Broward Country Jail. According to police, Wilcox did not appear to be Driving Under the Influence at the time of the chase.
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