Florida's least subtle dealer rides the lightning

This bodycam footage from Port St. Lucie, Florida, shows an officer attempting to interdict a speeding motorcyclist on 23 March, 2026. The suspect, later identified as Malachi Venerin, 20 years of age, accelerated rather than stopped, striking the officer with his bike. Venerin eventually lost control and tried to flee on foot, reportedly attempting to carjack other vehicles before being stopped via neuromuscular incapacitation. A search incident to arrest found his backpack containing a loaded handgun and illegal drugs, along with packaging materials suggesting distribution. The cherry on top of this slam-dunk case is the hoodie Venerin is shown wearing, which says "I would never abuse substances. I love substances." Subtle. He was booked in the local jail on $128,000 bond.

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