Midland County deputies responded to a disturbance call on Nov. 11 that led to a high‑speed pursuit and a swift arrest. According to the affidavit, the complainant reported that her former partner, identified as James Ryder Fioretti, was on her property and was asked to leave multiple times. When the man left, the complainant feared he might still be driving around the area.
Deputy Josie initiates traffic stop
Deputy Josie was dispatched to 7101 ECR 99 ½ in Midland County. The complainant told dispatch that Fioretti had left the scene but might still be in the vicinity. A second call reported the suspect heading toward FM 307 in a black four‑door sedan.
Josie located a vehicle matching the description stopped at the intersection of 1116 and FM 307. She activated her emergency lights while the car remained at the stop sign. The driver began flailing his arms and then accelerated away, prompting Deputy Josie to engage her siren.
Pursuit and apprehension
The sedan continued west on FM 307 at a high rate of speed for about a block before pulling into the parking lot of an O’Reilly’s Auto Parts store at 7209 FM 307. Once the vehicle stopped, the driver opened the door and raised his hands.
Deputy Josie exited her patrol unit, approached the vehicle, and removed the driver. She identified the man as James Ryder Fioretti and placed him in the back of her marked patrol car. Josie asked Fioretti why he chose to leave the stop sign instead of remaining stationary. Fioretti provided no further resistance.
Aftermath
Fioretti was transported to the Midland County Detention Center without incident. The affidavit does not detail any additional charges beyond the fleeing of a law‑enforcement officer, but the swift action by Deputy Josie underscores the department’s commitment to public safety and the rule of law in Midland County.
Residents can take comfort in the fact that local deputies are actively responding to disturbances and enforcing traffic laws, helping to keep the community safe. The Midland County Sheriff’s Office encourages anyone with information about similar incidents to contact the department.
Original reporting: CBS7 / First Alert 7 KOSA (Gray) — read the source article.
