Aftermath of Tampa stolen cruiser chase and crash

TAMPA- A traffic stop led to a chase, a crash, another chase, and yet another crash.

Several Hillsborough County deputies attempted to pull over the driver of a red 2007 Honda CVR motorcycle, who was driving recklessly on Gunn Highway. The man did not stop, and a chase began.

The man then went into the Logan Gate Subdivision, and crashed while making a u-turn. Both deputies wrestled with the man, who took out pepper spray, and sprayed both deputies. They were somehow capable of arresting him and placing him in one of the patrol cars.

Fire Rescue is called to treat the deputies just as backup arrives. Crews also decided to check out the suspect, who was complaining of chest pains.

That's when they suspect shoved the paramedics, and jumped into the seat of a cruiser. Deputy Henry Alvarez tried to remove the keys as the car was moving, was dragged about 75 feet, and fell. Deputy John Footman ran after the vehicle and tried to get in the door, but fell also.

Another deputy gave chase in a car, where the suspect ran through three fences inside the park, and slammed into the bottom of a creek. He then took off.

All the deputies who were involved in the two altercations with the suspects were treated for minor injuries, and are ok.

The suspect is 36-year-old Walter Brois, III , who has several outstanding warrants in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Orange counties.

Deputies say he stole a maroon 1990 Chevy pick-up not far from where the cruiser crashed.

If you have any information, please call the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

We were first on the scene, and our video was featured on WFLA-TV.

- Ryan French, TampaBayNewsOnline.com

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