MARATHON, Fla. — Deputies in the Florida Keys arrested a central Florida woman on several serious charges.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office took Marianela Baez Dorta, 55, of St. Cloud, into custody Tuesday around 4:30 a.m.
According to authorities, Baez Dortawas in Marathon driving in a Toyota and exceeding the speed limit, going more than 80 mph in a 35 mph zone.
Deputies said Baez Dorta attempted to evade them after they tried to pull her over. . She was eventually taken into custody after authorities said she parked her car and attempted to hide near a vacation rental home located along 23rd Street.
They said the illegal actions did not stop there, though.
MCSO said that Baez Dorta made multiple threats to kill an arresting deputy.
She also kicked a detention deputy in the stomach while using racial slurs, authorities said.
Baez Dorta is facing felony charges for fleeing or eluding law enforcement and battery, as well as a misdemeanor charge for intimidation.
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