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Florida man arrested for speeding, stripping in Franklin Co.

Florida man arrested for speeding, stripping in Franklin Co.
Posted at 4:46 PM, Jul 30, 2017
and last updated 2017-07-30 13:07:25-04

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Fla. (WTXL) - A Central Florida man is facing multiple charges after speeding through Franklin County Sunday.

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office posted a picture of the arrest on Facebook. The post says they got multiple calls about a car speeding through Apalachicola. Deputies say the driver, Andrew Blake of St. Petersburg hit speeds of more than 70 miles an hour in a residential neighborhood.

Deputies say Blake eventually got away on foot and when they caught up to him, he reportedly stripped off his clothes and resisted arrest. Deputies say Blake was exhibiting signs of drug use and is being medically examined before going to jail.