A rising freshman football player in Florida spent three days in jail after being involved in a high-speed chase with police.
Michai Boireau, 18, was stopped by police Saturday night in Monroe County, Georgia, after going 86 mph northbound on Interstate 75, according to the Monroe County Reporter, citing a police report.
That's when, however, the defensive lineman turned off the lights and then traveled at 150 mph to evade police.
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A general view of the Florida Gators logo before the start of a game between the Florida Gators and the Florida State Seminoles at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 25, 2023 in Gainesville, Florida. (James Gilbert/Getty Images)
When police finally caught him, they discovered marijuana in his car.
According to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office website, he was charged with five counts: fleeing or attempting to elude a police officer (a felony), obstructing law enforcement officers, speeding in excess of the limits maximums, driving with a suspended or revoked license. and reckless driving.
A Florida Gators helmet sits on the sideline during the football game between the Florida Gators and the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field on November 5, 2022 in College Station, Texas. (Ken Murray/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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Boireau enrolled at Florida last January. He chose the Gators over Georgia last December, signing his national letter of intent.
According to 247 Sports, Boireau initially committed to Florida last June, but did not commit in September and took an unofficial visit to Georgia five days later. However, he remained true to his initial word.
He attended Creekside High School in Hampton, Georgia, and was a three-star recruit.
The Gainesville Sun notes that Boireau is the second Florida player arrested this week after wide receiver Brian Green Jr. was arrested for first-degree assault after an alleged altercation with his girlfriend.
A general view before the start of a game between the Florida Gators and the Samford Bulldogs at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on November 13, 2021 in Gainesville, Florida. (James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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He also took unofficial visits to Georgia Tech and Maryland, while he had also considered Michigan, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Auburn, Texas and Texas A&M.
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