Fort Myers Man Accused of Fleeing Troopers in Lehigh Acres

Adrien Newson faces charges after allegedly speeding, turning off lights, and evading police

Apr. 4, 2026 at 3:20am

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A 24-year-old Fort Myers man, Adrien Newson, was arrested on Friday after he was accused of speeding, turning off his car's lights, and attempting to evade Florida Highway Patrol troopers in Lehigh Acres on Sunday morning.

Why it matters

High-speed chases and attempts to flee law enforcement can pose serious risks to public safety, leading to charges like fleeing/eluding, reckless driving, and resisting arrest. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges troopers face in Lehigh Acres, an area that has seen an increase in traffic violations and property crimes in recent years.

The details

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, troopers were monitoring traffic on Lee Boulevard around 2 a.m. on Sunday when they spotted a Chevrolet with its left turn signal on. Troopers say Newson then accelerated to high speeds on Kenneth Avenue and turned off the car's lights in an apparent attempt to evade them. When troopers tried to initiate a traffic stop, Newson allegedly continued fleeing before stopping on Ivan Avenue and running into a nearby residence. Newson was later located and arrested, facing charges that include fleeing/eluding, reckless driving, resisting obstruction, and a moving violation.

  • On Sunday, April 2, 2026 around 2 a.m., troopers first spotted Newson's vehicle on Lee Boulevard.
  • Newson is accused of speeding and turning off his lights on Kenneth Avenue to evade troopers on Sunday, April 2, 2026.
  • Newson was arrested on Friday, April 4, 2026 following the incident two days earlier.

The players

Adrien Newson

A 24-year-old Fort Myers resident who was arrested and charged with fleeing/eluding, reckless driving, resisting obstruction, and a moving violation.

Florida Highway Patrol

The state law enforcement agency that monitored traffic, spotted Newson's vehicle, and pursued and arrested him.

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What’s next

Newson is scheduled to appear in court next Tuesday, where a judge will determine if he will be allowed to post bail or remain in custody pending trial.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in Lehigh Acres, a community that has seen an uptick in traffic violations and property crimes in recent years. It serves as a reminder of the dangers of high-speed pursuits and the importance of responsible driving to protect public safety.