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Deputies: Stops sticks used on I-4 after bus stolen from retirement facility

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Volusia County deputies used stop sticks on a stolen bus that tried to get away from Daytona Beach police Friday.

Skywitness 9 flew over the scene on I-4 near DeLand on Friday afternoon.

Investigators said the bus was stolen from the Sterling Court retirement facility.

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A Daytona Beach officer said the suspect, Ivan Acevedo-Rodriguez, took off.

The officer did not pursue, but several unmarked units followed the bus on I-4, where it was eventually stopped.

The incident caused delays on westbound I-4 near DeLand after around 10 law enforcement vehicles pulled the bus over.

Acevedo-Rodriguez is facing fleeing and eluding charges.

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