Woman attempts to run man over, leads deputies on chase with kids in vehicle, Alachua County deputies say

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) — A 26-year-old woman was arrested Saturday morning after Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies say she attempted to run over a man and then led deputies on a chase with children inside her vehicle.

According to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, 911 callers reported Michelle Bartholomew attempting to strike a victim with her vehicle on Southwest 21st Lane.

Deputies say she then sped away, prompting a brief vehicle. When deputies learned two young children were inside the vehicle with her, they called off the chase.

Bartholomew eventually stopped and attempted to jump off a bridge, but deputies took her into custody before she could do so.

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Michelle Bartholomew was booked into the Alachua County Jail on charges of aggravated battery, assault, cruelty toward a child, and fleeing. Her bond was set at $100,000.

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