DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — A Florida man tried to escape from police during a traffic stop, at one point running into the woods holding his young daughter.
Daytona Beach police pulled over a car they say was involved in a shooting on Saturday, but it quickly turned into a chaotic chase.
Officers started to question the driver, identified as Cory Acree, when they noticed a small baggie between the door and the driver’s seat.
Authorities said the officer picked up the bag and asked Acree to get out of the car, and that’s when he took off.
Officers were able to find Arcee’s young daughter a short distance away from where they took him into custody after they said he ditched her in the woods to try and run away faster.
As they put handcuffs on and detained Acree, officers said they immediately got his daughter out of the woods.
They placed her away from the arrest and did everything to comfort her, handing her stickers and toys.
Acree faces multiple charges including fleeing from officers, drug trafficking and child abuse.
He is being held behind bars on no bond.
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