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Posted on 01/03/2023 1:42:27 PM PST by Tolerance Sucks Rocks
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — A Brevard man was arrested after he assaulted an Uber driver and attempted to steal his car, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the arrest report, the sheriff’s office received a call from the driver who said a man choked and kicked him out of his red Jeep.
Deputies said the driver picked up Derek Strang, 33, on Wednesday in Merritt Island around 11:20 p.m.
Strang sat in the back seat of the Jeep, on the passenger side.
As the driver approached a Chili’s restaurant in Merritt Island, the man slid over to the driver’s side, placed both of his arms around the victim’s throat, and choked him.
The driver, unable to breathe, pulled over to the Chili’s parking lot and was able to get free, exit the car and call 911.
Strang then jumped into the driver’s seat and attempted to drive away but never made it out of the parking lot.
The driver told deputies that if any doors are open, the breaks will lock and stop after a certain distance.
Investigators said that once Strang was handcuffed, deputies found a pocketknife on him.
Strang was taken into custody at the Brevard County Jail and charged with carjacking with a firearm or weapon.
Brevard County deputies are still investigating what led to the assault.
How about: Because he's crazy, man!
It was a jeep. by stealing it, the owner only has “ Emotional Damage” .
Is Derek Strang OK? Is he out on bail yet? /s
It was a jeep, drive it any short distance with the doors closed and it will stop anyway...
The “breaks?” That’s embarrassing.
😂
“The “breaks?”
Must’ve been referring to “bad breaks” for Derek.
That’s how the cookie crumples...
He’s NOT a “man” ....... he’s a POS!
Climate change made him do it.
I’m going to guess the guy who called Uber will get a low rating as a client...
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