Indian River County-Friday March 25: A St. Lucie County man wanted on a warrant fled from a traffic stop last Friday and led St. Lucie County Sheriffs on a high speed chase through Fort Pierce and into southern Indian River County before he was caught.
The chase lasted some 30 minutes. A pursing SLC Sheriff’s helicopter recorded the chase during which the suspect was seen avoiding stop-sticks and police vehicles. Richardson eventually ran up against a closed gate across 17th St. SW in a rural part of Vero Beach. As he attempted to turn around he collided with a pursing deputy’s patrol car. He then turned again and drove into the woods where he stopped and got out of his vehicle.
At least 1 other marked and 6 unmarked police vehicles soon arrived at the scene and deputies and officers, with guns drawn, took the man into custody. He has been identified as 41-year-old Cory Richardson.
Richardson was booked into the Indian River County Jail on felony fleeing and eluding, reckless driving, and drug-related charges.
