Belleview Man Arrested After High-Speed Escape Attempt Ends at Duffy’s Bar
A Belleview man’s attempt to flee authorities came to an abrupt halt Friday night when he ran out of road at Duffy’s Bar on Highway 40.
Christopher Obregon, who had an outstanding warrant from the Belleview Police Department for aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, battery (second offense), and false imprisonment, was spotted by deputies in a beige Cadillac outside a residence on SW 166th Court Road. When deputies moved in, Obregon initially turned off his vehicle’s lights and parked, but as soon as patrol units repositioned, he made a break for it.
Deputies attempted to stop Obregon as he sped southbound, but he ignored commands and took off, weaving around traffic and running a stop sign, nearly causing a crash. A stop stick deployed by a lieutenant deflated his tires, forcing him to slow down. Ultimately, Obregon’s escape ended when he lost control and came to a stop in the grass outside Duffy’s.
Deputies conducted a felony stop and arrested Obregon without further incident. He was transported to the Marion County Jail.
Before his arrest, Obregon allegedly told the victim in his domestic violence case that once he bonded out, he would return and “paralyze” her and everyone inside the residence.
