A speeding stop in Lehigh Acres, Florida, turned into a pursuit, a PIT manoeuvre and a trooper being bitten on Friday night, according to the Florida Highway Patrol, WINK News reported.

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FHP tried to stop a BMW for speeding at State Road 82 and Gun Club Road at about 8:45 p.m., according to Lt. Gregory Bueno. The BMW allegedly fled, and troopers stopped it with a PIT manoeuvre on 40th Street Southwest in Lehigh Acres.

As a trooper tried to arrest the non-compliant driver, the driver allegedly physically resisted, bit the trooper's arm and fled on foot, according to FHP. The trooper was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Gulf Coast News (NBC2) also reported the pursuit ended in a PIT manoeuvre and the suspect biting a trooper before running away, citing FHP.

Source: Gulf Coast News / NBC2

Inside the vehicle, troopers allegedly found a trafficking amount of methamphetamine, cocaine and a firearm, according to FHP. The allegations have not been tested in court.

FHP said it has identified the driver and is working to obtain an arrest warrant. The suspect faces several alleged felony charges, including battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest with violence, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, escape, fleeing and eluding, trafficking in methamphetamine and cocaine possession, according to FHP. The investigation remains active.