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NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 5, 2026Miami-Dade

Martin County Sheriff arrests suspect following alleged road rage incident

Deputies arrested 36-year-old Michael Jeffries Spires after he allegedly forced a family's vehicle off a highway in Martin County. The suspect faces charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and child abuse following the incident that occurred on Saturday.

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Why It Matters

A family of three was forced off the road and into a barbed-wire fence during an alleged road rage encounter, resulting in criminal charges for the suspect involved.

Key Facts

  • Michael Jeffries Spires, age 36, was arrested by Martin County deputies.
  • The suspect faces charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and child abuse.
  • The incident occurred on Saturday in Martin County.
  • The suspect allegedly forced a family of three from North Carolina off the highway, causing them to crash through a barbed-wire fence.
  • The suspect allegedly performed a Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) on the victims' car.
  • No injuries were reported among the victims.
  • The suspect claimed the victims' car hit him first, but authorities found no evidence of a prior confrontation.
  • The incident involved two separate cars being pursued by the suspect.

Who's Mentioned

personJohn Budensiek“Martin County Sheriff”locationMartin County“Location of the incident and law enforcement jurisdiction”personMichael Jeffries Spires“Suspect arrested in the incident”