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Driver arrested after 120 mph pursuit ends near Belen Jesuit, FHP says
By Allyson Castillo at WSVN 7 News
· June 9, 2026
· 2 min read
A Miami -Dade man was arrested after Florida Highway Patrol troopers said he led them on a high-speed chase reaching more than 120 mph before crashing, fleeing on foot and hiding near a west Miami-Dade school. Reshawd James Pond Jr., 24, was arrested Monday on charges of fleeing and eluding law enfor
Key takeaway Troopers said the SUV reached speeds exceeding 120 mph in a 60 mph zone before exiting at Southwest Eighth Street and running a red light.
Why this matters in The Miami
The high-speed pursuit that ended near Belen Jesuit Preparatory School is a stark reminder of the dangers that law enforcement face in Miami-Dade County. The fact that the suspect, Reshawd James Pond Jr., was able to reach speeds of over 120 mph on the Florida Turnpike, a major highway that runs through the county, raises concerns about the safety of drivers and pedestrians in the area. The pursuit also highlights the potential risks that schools and surrounding neighborhoods face when such incidents occur. In this case, the proximity of the pursuit to Belen Jesuit, a school with a large student population, is particularly alarming. The recovery of an AR-15 rifle from the vehicle adds to the concern, given the potential for harm that such a weapon could cause. As the community processes this incident, it will be important to consider the measures that can be taken to prevent such high-speed pursuits in the future and to ensure the safety of all residents, particularly in areas with high concentrations of schools and families.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 9, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? A Miami-Dade man was arrested after Florida Highway Patrol troopers said he led them on a high-speed chase reaching more than 120 mph before crashing, fleeing on foot and hiding near a west Miami-Dade school. Reshawd James Pond Jr., 24, was arrested Monday on charges of fleeing and eluding law enfor
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