Man accused of almost running down deputy in Kohl's parking lot

Authorities in Brevard County are throwing the book at a man suspected of trying to run down an officer after shoplifting.Alexander Ruff was wanted for stealing from a Kohl's Department Store in Viera on Monday, but now he's facing much more serious charges.Ruff is charged with aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, fleeing and eluding, reckless driving, grand theft and more.A loss-prevention officer said he spotted Ruff stealing and called a deputy. In the parking lot of the store, the deputy injured his ankle as he dived away from Ruff's fleeing car.A chase ensued and covered about 14 miles to Cox Road in Cocoa.In court, prosecutors referred to Ruff's arrest record, which includes drug possession, credit card fraud, grand theft and dealing in stolen property.Most watched: 'Breaking Bad' meets Disney in epic 'Frozen' parody"He was originally placed on probation in these two cases in April of this year. Within a month he had violated," said prosecutor Gary Beatty.Ruff is being held without bail.Related: Florida mug shots

Authorities in Brevard County are throwing the book at a man suspected of trying to run down an officer after shoplifting.

Alexander Ruff was wanted for stealing from a Kohl's Department Store in Viera on Monday, but now he's facing much more serious charges.

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Ruff is charged with aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, fleeing and eluding, reckless driving, grand theft and more.

A loss-prevention officer said he spotted Ruff stealing and called a deputy. In the parking lot of the store, the deputy injured his ankle as he dived away from Ruff's fleeing car.

A chase ensued and covered about 14 miles to Cox Road in Cocoa.

In court, prosecutors referred to Ruff's arrest record, which includes drug possession, credit card fraud, grand theft and dealing in stolen property.

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"He was originally placed on probation in these two cases in April of this year. Within a month he had violated," said prosecutor Gary Beatty.

Ruff is being held without bail.

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