Collier man accused of shooting at deputies still at large

EAST NAPLES, Fla. — A 19-year-old man accused of shooting at deputies Friday night is still at large, the Collier County Sheriff’s Office said.

Jorge Jimenez allegedly fired several shots at deputies after they confronted him for his involvement in a domestic dispute with his mother and sister, deputies said.

Deputies recovered the gun Jimenez used. They also searched his home at 25 Covey Lane Saturday morning and found several stolen items from recent burglaries, the sheriff’s office said.

But this isn’t the first time he’s fled deputies.

Jimenez was arrested in May 2016 after leading deputies on a car chase, running several stop signs before pulling over and jumping out of the vehicle, according to deputies. He did so because he was buying marijuana and was scared of getting caught, they said.

Neighbor Douglas Cordonnier believes Jimenez got caught up with the wrong crowd.

“I’ve talked to him a few times. He seemed like a very nice kid, but lately I’ve noticed he’s kind of been snooping around, leaving the house, jumping in the car,” he said. “I hope they catch him and they don’t hurt him. I think he’s just a scared kid on the run.”

Deputies have temporarily ended the search.

Anyone who sees Jimenez is asked to call 911.