Accused armed carjacker jumped in river to attempt escape, deputies say

A carjacking suspect led deputies on a chase across land and water Monday night before being pulled from the Halifax River and arrested, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

PORT ORANGE, Fla. - A Florida man is facing armed carjacking charges after a dramatic chase that ended in the Halifax River.

Authorities say the suspect asked a man for a ride Monday night in Daytona Beach Shores before allegedly pulling a gun and stealing the vehicle.

What we know:

Grant Hagood-James, a 34-year-old man from Fort Lauderdale, is facing armed carjacking charges after a chase that ended in the Halifax River.

Authorities say he asked a man for a ride Monday night in Daytona Beach Shores before allegedly pulling a g

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