A suspected drunk driver fled Port St. Lucie police at nearly 80 mph in a 45 mph zone before he and his passenger abandoned their car and ran. According to the Port St. Lucie Police Department, officers attempted to stop a white Acura after observing multiple traffic violations and signs of impaired driving on Southwest Becker Road. Instead of pulling over, the driver accelerated and weaved in and out of traffic, ignoring traffic signs and signals.
The driver and passenger abandoned the vehicle in a residential driveway near Southwest Idol Avenue before fleeing on foot. A nearby resident called 911 after seeing the two men run from the scene.
Police deployed a K-9 and a drone while officers established a perimeter. Both suspects were located, including one who was found hiding on the roof of an occupied home.
The suspects were identified as Joseph Gary Harris, 42, and Bryan Shawn Baker, 46. Harris was charged with fleeing and eluding law enforcement, burglary of an occupied dwelling, resisting an officer without violence, and loitering or prowling. Baker was charged with resisting an officer without violence and loitering or prowling.