Teens arrested after Collier high-speed chase

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NAPLES, Fla. Three teens were arrested following a high-speed car chase early Friday morning, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office said.

The pursuit began around 12 a.m. after deputies tried to pull over a green Mazda near I-75 and Pine Ridge Road for speeding.

However, the driver refused to stop and sped off at over 100 mph, deputies said.

The Mazda exited I-75 via Golden Gate Parkway, headed north on Livingston Road, then came to a stop near the Wyndemere Community, the sheriff’s office said.

Deputies ordered two teenage boys and one girl out of the car at gunpoint. Further investigation revealed the Mazda was stolen.

A small amount of marijuana was also found in the car, according to deputies.

No injuries were reported.

All three teens were taken into custody.

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