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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesSeptember 1, 2026Miami-Dade

Martin County Sheriff's Office arrests hit-and-run suspect in swamp

Martin County deputies arrested 39-year-old Likenson Daceus following a two-hour pursuit through a swamp on the border of Martin and St. Lucie counties. Daceus is accused of fleeing the scene of a vehicle collision on August 26 that resulted in injuries to another driver.

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Why It Matters

The incident highlights local law enforcement coordination during a high-risk search operation involving multiple agencies and hazardous environmental conditions.

Key Facts

  • Likenson Daceus, 39, was arrested following a hit-and-run incident.
  • The incident occurred on August 26.
  • The suspect fled the scene of a crash on foot, leaving behind an injured driver.
  • The search lasted more than two hours.
  • The pursuit took place in a swampy area on the border of Martin and St. Lucie counties.
  • The Martin County Sheriff's Office coordinated with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission for the search.
  • Daceus faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident with serious bodily injury, leaving the scene of an accident with property damage, and fleeing.
  • Evidence of the pursuit was captured via body camera and aerial footage.

Who's Mentioned

locationSt. Lucie County“Bordering county where the search occurred”organizationMartin County Sheriff's Office“Law enforcement agency conducting the arrest”locationMartin County“Jurisdiction of the incident”personLikenson Daceus“Suspect arrested for hit-and-run”organizationFlorida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission“Assisted in the search operation”