Bradenton, Florida – On May 20, 2025, Officer Shane Sharp attempted a traffic stop on the 1200 block of Martin Luther King Ave E. The driver, Lenny Macias-Rangel, pulled over but refused to turn off his car despite 12 requests.

Officer Sharp tried to shift the vehicle into park, but Macias-Rangel put it in drive. The officer was pinned against the dashboard as the vehicle sped off, dragging him about 150 feet before crashing into a pole.

A second officer arrived to assist, but Macias-Rangel resisted arrest and struck several officers. He was medically cleared and taken to Manatee County jail.

Officer Sharp suffered a concussion, a separated shoulder, arm injuries, and minor leg injuries. He was released from the hospital and is recovering at home.

Detectives found more than a kilogram of marijuana and 62 THC vape cartridges in Macias-Rangel’s vehicle.

The 19-year-old faces multiple charges including aggravated battery on law enforcement officers, resisting arrest with violence, fleeing, drug possession with intent to sell, and driving with a suspended license.

Macias-Rangel has a prior criminal history including domestic battery and fleeing law enforcement.

The investigation continues.

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