A Fountain, FL woman is behind bars after attempting to flee an attempted traffic stop.
On August 9, 2021, around 7 p.m. Washington County Sheriff’s Office Deputies attempted a traffic stop. After multiple attempts to stop the vehicle, deputies assisted the driver, identified as Rhoda Lynn Commerford, 51-year-old, Fountain resident, to a complete stop.
Commerford exited the vehicle and refused to comply. Deputies arrested Commerford after a short altercation.
Commerford was transported to the Washington County Jail on charges of flee/elude LEO with lights and sirens active, resting an officer and battery.
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