Morgan City's Finest... (high-speed chase) (Bonus WYHI)

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MORGAN CITY, La. - A Morgan City man is accused of leading police on a high-speed chase and then driving into a swamp. Edward Gil, 39, was speeding on US Highway 90 in Berwick when a St. Mary Parish Sheriff's deputy initiated a traffic stop, according to an arrest report. Gil allegedly sped up and continued driving east over the US 90 bridge in Morgan City. The deputy observed Gil standing up through the sun roof of the vehicle while driving the car, stated in the report. The suspect then drove off the roadway and into the swampy area along 90 in Amelia. The deputy quickly exited the police unit and entered the swamp to assist the driver. The deputy found Gil exiting the car. The deputy said Gil repeatedly refused commands to keep his hands visible. As the deputy worked to detain him, Gil grabbed the deputy's firearm, stated in the arrest report.

Gil was detained and transported to a local hospital for treatment. Following his release from the medical center, Gil was transported to the St. Mary Parish jail on charges of speeding, aggravated flight from an officer, reckless operation of a motor vehicle with an accident, attempted disarming of a police officer, resisting an officer and no seat be

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