(WHDH) – A 56-year-old man who was arrested last week on his fifth DUI charge after leading law enforcement officials on a chase was also slapped with his 12th driving with a revoked or suspended license charge, authorities said.
Gordon Ormond, 56, of Port Richey, Florida, was driving a white van when he mowed down a basketball hoop as he led deputies on a high-speed pursuit, WFTS-TV reports.
Deputies had to use stop sticks to bring Ormond’s van to a halt, according to a video of the chase obtained by the news outlet.
Shortly after he was taken into custody, Ormond admitted to driving with a suspended license, audio captured on body cameras indicate.
“I’m driving on a suspended license,” Ormond could be heard telling deputies.
After allegedly refusing to take a breath test, Ormond defended his character as he stood handcuffed on the side of the road.
“I’m a very good guy,” he said in the video. “I just wanted to park in front of my friend’s house.”
Ormond has since been released on $10,000 bond.
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