UPDATE Nov. 17:
The Fort Myers Police Department said the suspect has been arrested in Fort Pierce by the U.S. Marshals.
Police said Archibald took off during the traffic stop.
In a post on social media, police said two officers were hit. One had minor injuries and the other had serious injuries, according to police.
However, both have since been released from the hospital and are recovering.
The police department said there will be a press conference on Tuesday morning.
ORIGINAL STORY:
The Fort Myers Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a suspect accused of striking an FMPD officer before fleeing the scene.
FMPD says Micahei Tion Archibald fled from a traffic stop in a black 2019 Chevrolet Corvette with Florida tag DJ78TI.
Around 7:40 p.m. Saturday, at the intersection of Colonial Boulevard and Treeline Avenue, FMPD says Archibald struck an officer with his vehicle and fled the scene.
“The Fort Myers Police Department is deeply grateful to share that our officer is currently in stable condition. We are keeping them and their family in our thoughts and prayers and remain hopeful for a full recovery,” the department said in a release.
But here's the thing about Archibald: this isn't his first run-in with the police.
Court records show he was arrested in February of last year for battery on a law enforcement officer, fleeing police, and reckless driving.
In those documents, it says Lee County deputies tried to pull him over, but he sped off, then ran away.
At one point, the report says Archibald punched the deputy in the chest several times.
If you see Archibald or the vehicle, do NOT approach. Call 911 immediately or submit a tip to Crime Stoppers.
