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Authorities in Lee County, Florida, are actively searching for Stephen Prenoveau, a 66-year-old man accused of violating the terms of his pretrial release. Prenoveau, who stands 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds, is wanted in connection with a series of serious incidents that began with a DUI hit-and-run. According to reports from Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers, witnesses observed Prenoveau driving in a residential neighborhood where he crashed into a truck but failed to stop, leaving the scene of the accident. He later stopped a few houses away and remained near his damaged vehicle. When Lee County deputies arrived on the scene, they observed signs of impairment, including slurred speech, loss of balance, and the smell of alcohol. Prenoveau admitted to potentially crashing his car but claimed he could not recall specific details. The situation escalated when Prenoveau became violent, punching a deputy multiple times in the chest. He was subsequently arrested and spent four days in jail before being released under specific conditions. Investigators allege that Prenoveau violated these conditions last week, prompting the current manhunt. The suspect was last known to be living in Fort Myers Beach. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding Prenoveau's whereabouts to come forward. Tips can be submitted anonymously to Southwest Florida Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-780-TIPS (8477), using the P3 app, or visiting their website. Individuals who provide information leading to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $3,000. This case remains open as law enforcement continues to locate the suspect.
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