High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest as Deputy Attempts to Ram Patrol Vehicle: Polk County Sheriff's Office

A Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy, Jakob Kite, was arrested and resigned from his position after allegedly leading deputies on a high-speed chase, reaching speeds of 130 mph in a 45 mph zone. Kite was accused of swerving towards a deputy's patrol vehicle and nearly hitting it. He was charged with aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, resisting arrest, fleeing to elude, reckless driving, and DUI. Kite's breath alcohol level tested at 0.035 and 0.034.