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Ocala, Florida — On the morning of October 24, 2023, Michael Prouty, 39, forced his way into a woman's home in the Villages and stole her purse, cell phone, and car from the garage. Later that same day, Prouty was found driving the stolen car in Ocala. Sgt. Buetti initiated a traffic stop, but Prouty fled from police. After a few moments of a vehicle pursuit, he crashed into several vehicles at the intersection of N. Pine Ave. and SR 40. After the crash, Prouty fled the scene, which left multiple people injured. As he was running away, he encountered the first citizen who was able to grab ahold of Prouty. Although Prouty broke free, he was slowed down by citizen. Prouty attempted to carjack a woman while she was in a Starbucks drive-thru nearby. Another citizen intervened and attempted to pull Prouty out of the vehicle. Prouty ran off again but was followed closely by the citizen. The citizen apprehended Prouty behind Starbucks for a few moments until police were able to secure him in handcuffs. Prouty is currently in the Marion County Jail and is facing multiple charges from the agency, including fleeing and eluding, attempted carjacking, and others.
 
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