Fort Pierce Man Arrested Following Police Pursuit
Fort Pierce police arrested 21-year-old Leon Kevin Gentle-Coaxum after a traffic stop initiated near Okeechobee Road and Jenkins Road escalated into a pursuit. The suspect fled the initial stop, leading officers on a chase through the city before being apprehended…
West Palm Beach Fort Pierce, FL, September 30, 2026 —
A 21-year-old man has been arrested in Fort Pierce following a police pursuit that began with a traffic stop. Leon Kevin Gentle-Coaxum was taken into custody by Fort Pierce police after a series of events that involved evading officers.
The incident commenced when officers initiated a traffic stop near the intersection of Okeechobee Road and Jenkins Road. According to reports, the suspect, Leon Kevin Gentle-Coaxum, fled from the initial stop. This evasion led to a pursuit that extended through various parts of the city.
During the chase, Gentle-Coaxum attempted further actions to evade law enforcement. After an additional attempt to escape, the suspect reportedly exited the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot. Officers pursued the suspect on foot and ultimately apprehended him.
The Fort Pierce Police Department conducted the arrest. The specific circumstances that led to the initial traffic stop were not detailed in the information provided. Further details regarding the sequence of the pursuit, the nature of the attempted evasions, or any charges filed were not immediately available. The contractor’s name was not provided. The fine amount was not provided. The permit status was not provided. The inspection outcomes were not provided. The code violations were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Justin Breckenridge on www.wqcs.org, see more information here.
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