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Lee deputies are rolling out Grappler patrol cars to stop high-speed pursuits faster
The Lee County Sheriff’s Office says new Grappler-equipped patrol vehicles are meant to end dangerous chases in seconds.
- When
- Tuesday, May 5, 2026
- Where
- Lee County roadways
- Official source
- WINK News
What happened?
WINK reports the Lee County Sheriff’s Office is adding Grappler devices and Chevy Tahoes to its fleet to make high-speed pursuits safer. The technology uses a net system to latch onto a suspect vehicle’s rear tire and force a controlled stop. Sheriff Carmine Marceno is calling it a major safety upgrade, though full fleet rollout is expected to take years.
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Source
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