Arrest In High Speed Chase On Cowboy Way

LABELLE, FL. -- On September 10, 2023, Florida Highway Patrol Troopers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a black Ford Mustang (with silver stripes), on State Road 80 / Cowboy Way, Hendry County, for speeding, 126 mph. The driver of the Ford Mustang made several evasive maneuvers and evaded the traffic stop.

During the days after the incident, Troopers continued to search for the driver / Ford Mustang.

On September 12, 2023, the investigation led to a residence off Long Lake Drive, Fort Myers, in which the driver was located and identified as Riley Crews Gutierrez, age 19. Troopers also located the Ford Mustang at the residence, but noticed its appearance was significantly different, due to the silver stripes being painted over / hood removed.

Riley was placed under arrest for the below mentioned criminal charges and booked into the county jail.

Criminal charges:Fleeing / Eluding
Alter / Destroy / Conceal / Remove Physical Evidence
Reckless Driving
Infraction charges:Speeding –In excess of 50 mph over speed limit
Disregarded stop sign

*Photos are courtesy of the Florida Highway Patrol