Occurred on 11/17/11, 9:11 p.m.  Evading Arrest   4700 Kostoryz     1111170129/C1108331                  
                                                    Wanted Subject/Accident            1111170136/C1108330 

Officers observed a black 2005 Chevrolet Colorado pick-up truck exit the parking lot of J’s Playroom as high rate of speed followed by a blue Chrysler PT Cruiser.   

The driver of the Cruiser pulled over and yelled at Officers the pick-up truck had hit two parked cars in the parking lot.   

Officers located the truck in the area of 4800 Phillip and initiated a traffic stop.  The driver refused to pull over and a pursuit ensued.   

The driver fled until it crashed into a tree at 4834 Queen.  As Officers approached the truck, the driver Jesus Cantu (10/18/86) fled on foot, but lost his balance as he turned to curse at Officers.   

Cantu who appeared to be intoxicated fell to the ground and he was quickly apprehended.  He sustained several lacerations to the face and a bloody nose in the accident. 

While Officers were conducting their investigation, the owner of a gold 2002 Dodge Ram pick-up truck arrived and told them Cantu has also struck his parked vehicle at 2800 Sunnybrook.  Further investigation revealed the accident occurred prior to the pursuit. 

Cantu refused medical treatment, but Officers transported him to Spohn Memorial for medical clearance due to his injuries.   

During the drive to the ER, Cantu continued cursing at the Officer and threatened to kill him.  Upon their arrival at the hospital, a blood warrant was obtained and a blood specimen taken as Cantu continuously cursed, threatened, and struggled with Officers and medical personnel.  Cantu was medically cleared and arrested. 

He was charged with Evading Arrest in a Vehicle, Evading Arrest on Foot, Driving While Intoxicated, and Resisting Arrest, Search, and Transport.  He was cited for Failure to Control Speed, Failure to Display Driver’s License, and also with charged with Failure to Remain and Report an Accident.

Cantu was additionally charged with three outstanding Duval County warrants for Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, Aggravated Assault, and Motion to Revoke for Aggravated Assault.