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‘Wanted violent fugitive’ from Texas arrested after police chase in Port Orange, officers say

PORT ORANGE, Fla. — A fugitive from Texas was arrested after fleeing from law enforcement in Volusia County, police said.

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Officers said Mason Day was arrested by Port Orange police last week.

Police said he was driving recklessly on a motorcycle before officers tried to pull him over.

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Officers said when they tried to pull him over, Day sped off.

Video released by officers shows Day being arrested after he ditched the bike and ran on foot.

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Police said Day is a “wanted violent fugitive” for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

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