Security guard’s quick actions lead police to arrest woman in robbery
AVENTURA, FLA. May 9 2020 A woman appeared before a South Florida judge just one day after she took police on a wild chase down Interstate 95 from Broward to Miami-Dade.
Wearing a face mask, 29-year-old Kierra Johnson faced Miami-Dade Circuit Judge Alberto Milian Thursday afternoon.
“Ms. Kiarra, how are you doing today?” said Milian.
“Disgusted,” said Johnson.
Hollywood Police said Johnson led them on a chase down I-95 during rush hour, Wednesday.
Officers used a pit maneuver to stop the car near the Golden Glades.
7Skyforce HD captured the front bumper of Johnson’s car coming off, as she was struck by a police SUV.
Moments later, officers were seen pulling her out of the car, only to realize there was a child in the backseat.
Cameras showed an officer carrying the child away from the car.
The ordeal started in Aventura where, police there said, Johnson stole a woman’s purse in the parking lot of a Citibank on Northeast 199th Street.
The security guard got her license plate and called police.
Hollywood Police was the first to spot the alleged vehicle when they tried to stop her.
They said she first caused a wreck on Sheridan Street, then hopped on the highway heading south, with 7SkyForce HD flying above them throughout the chase.
Moments later it, was over, with Johnson in custody and the child rushed away.
The child was spotted later at the Hollywood Police Department holding a stuffed animal.
Johnson was charged with strong-arm robbery and inciting a police chase.
The judge gave Johnson a $22,000 bond on the robbery, but Hollywood Police have her on hold to speak to her about the chase before she can pay her bond and leave.
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