SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — A man who fled authorities during a traffic stop in Seminole County has been taken into custody, the Sheriff's Office said.

  • Man who fled during traffic stop now in custody
  • Rocky Rudolph was pulled over for a window tint violation
  • Rudolph dragged a deputy nearly 100 yards toward I-4

Rocky Rudolph, 38, of Apopka, was pulled over for a windown tint violation at about 9:40 a.m. on the westbound Interstate 4 on ramp near H.E. Thomas Jr. Parkway, deputies said. 

Deputy Aaron Blais smelled marijuana in the car and asked Rudolph to turn off his vehicle.

Rudolph refused and drove off, dragging the deputy about 100 yards toward I-4.

Blais fell off the car and rolled into the median.

During the incident, Blais fired his gun, the Sheriff's Office said.

Authorities say Rudolph lost control of his vehicle and fled on foot, prompting an hours-long manhut. 

Rudolph was later found and taken into custody. 

He is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder of a law enforcement officer. 

Blais is expected to be OK. 

Rocky Rudolph, 38, in an inmate photo from 2015. (Courtesy of Florida Department of Corrections)
Rocky Rudolph, 38, in an inmate photo from 2015. (Courtesy of Florida Department of Corrections)