OKEECHOBEE — On Saturday morning, Jan. 24, Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office deputies observed a small passenger vehicle traveling at speeds exceeding 100 mph on SR-710 near the 15A area, heading east toward the Martin County line.

As deputies attempted to catch up to the vehicle, the driver took extreme and dangerous actions to evade law enforcement, placing heavy traffic at significant risk. Due to the immediate danger posed to innocent motorists, deputies made the decision not to engage in a pursuit. The driver’s elevated speed, aggressive maneuvers, and reckless actions created an unacceptable risk, and public safety outweighed the need for immediate apprehension.

The vehicle continued driving recklessly through traffic, passing vehicles on both the left and right shoulders of the roadway before turning onto SR-714, locally known as Martin County Grade. Information was relayed to the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, which was already receiving multiple 911 calls regarding the vehicle.

Martin County deputies found and attempted a traffic stop on I95; however, the vehicle attempted to flee. The pursuit was immediately brought to a controlled end after Martin County deputies successfully conducted a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT), safely stopping the vehicle.

Okeechobee County deputies responded to the final traffic scene and identified one of the occupants as Jank Ismael Rois-Delecruz (31). Rois-Delecruz admitted to fleeing from law enforcement in Okeechobee County and stated that the occupants switched seats while traveling on SR-714. The second driver, Lioshka Orellana Diaz (28), then fled from Martin County deputies and was also taken into custody.

A warrant will be sought for Jank Ismael Rois-Delecruz in connection with fleeing and eluding in Okeechobee County.

Deputies will always prioritize the safety of the public. When a pursuit would increase the likelihood of serious injury or loss of life, deputies may disengage and rely on communication, investigation, and coordination with partner agencies to ensure accountability at a safer time.