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Citrus County sheriff: Deputies arrest person who barricaded self inside car, led chase

The pursuit began in Citrus County and then made its way into Hernando County, deputies said.
Credit: Citrus County Sheriff's Office

CITRUS COUNTY, Fla. — A person is in custody after they reportedly led deputies in Citrus County on a car chase Tuesday evening and then barricaded themself inside their car. 

The person barricaded at the intersection of U.S. Highway 98 and Yontz Road and was armed, the Citrus County Sheriff's Office said in a news release. 

The pursuit began in Citrus County and then made its way into Hernando County, deputies said. Eventually, the person was taken into custody.

The sheriff's office has not yet said why the person was driving away from deputies or what kind of charges they're facing.

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