A driver who refused to step out of his vehicle during a traffic stop attempted to flee deputies Saturday night, weaving through traffic in an effort to escape. The attempt was short-lived thanks to the quick use of the Grappler device.
On March 14, 2026, at 7:25 p.m., an HCSO deputy stopped a green Toyota sedan near West Waters Avenue and Redbraes Drive after the driver failed to come to a complete stop. During the stop, deputies learned the driver, Danny Wilson III, 38, had an out-of-county warrant related to unpaid child support.
When deputies attempted to take him into custody, Wilson sped away, weaving through traffic and driving at a high rate of speed before turning south onto Sheldon Road.
A deputy deployed the Grappler device, which attached to the rear tire of the vehicle and began bringing it to a stop. Even then, Wilson continued trying to escape, driving over a grass median near Beacon Lakes Drive in an attempt to turn around. Deputies maintained control and the vehicle was fully immobilized.
Wilson was taken into custody.
He is now facing the following charges:
- Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer with a Deadly Weapon (x2)
- Fleeing to Elude at High Speed
- Resisting an Officer Without Violence (x2)
- Possession of Cannabis (More Than 20 Grams)
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Out-of-County Warrant – Failure to Pay Child Support
Thanks to the quick actions of deputies and the use of the Grappler device, the situation was brought to a safe end before anyone in the community was injured.