DeBARY, Fla. – A man was arrested Friday morning in DeBary after he allegedly broke into two homes and then tried to elude officers by jumping into a swimming pool and diving board, naked, according to sheriff’s officials.
Deputies said they responded around 2 a.m. to a report of a burglary at a home on Highbanks Road and encountered the suspect, identified as 34-year-old Blake Tokman. The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said Tokman broke a window to get into a home, then left and entered another home.
Deputies said they encountered Tokman at the second home. Body-worn camera video released by the sheriff’s office shows Tokman running from the deputy, jumping into a pool, then exiting the pool and jumping onto a diving board.
The sheriff’s office said it took four deputies to take custody of Tokman, who kicked or punched the deputies. One of the deputies was cut in the arm, officials said.
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In addition to being naked, the sheriff’s office said Tokman was covered in wheel bearing grease, peppermint oil and blood. They believe he may have been under the influence of an unknown substance or substances. They said it took three medical professionals to secure him on a stretcher for evaluation and treatment.
Tokman faces charges of two counts of aggravated robbery, three counts of assault on a law enforcement officer, two counts of criminal mischief and resisting arrest with violence.
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