(January 21, 2025) — On January 19, 2025, Cape Coral Police officers responded to reports of a vehicle burglary in progress at the Dollar General parking lot on 921 SE 10 Street in Cape Coral.
Officers observed a female, later identified as Kayla Jean Locke (DOB 05/22/1995), in the driver’s seat of a beige Subaru Outback. As officers approached, Locke erratically drove off, nearly striking an officer’s vehicle. The vehicle Locke was driving had no tag on it.
Officers continued to try to stop Locke using lights and sirens, but she refused, breaking many traffic laws and nearly driving on the sidewalk. Locke drove into a raised center median, disabling the vehicle.
Locke quickly bailed out of her vehicle and started running. While running, she began throwing items out of her pockets. A K9 Officer chased Locke and released his dog. The K9 Officer alerted Locke that she was about to get bit and gave her commands to stop. Locke quickly complied, and the dog was called off.
Locke was detained. She initially provided multiple false names. However, she later confirmed her true identity as Kayla Jean Locke. Upon further investigation, CCPD confirmed Locke had two outstanding warrants from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office and a suspended driver’s license. The investigation determined Locke was not involved in the vehicle burglary.
During the investigation, officers discovered drugs, including fentanyl, and drug paraphernalia near where Locke had thrown items out of her pocket. Additionally, an uncapped syringe was found inside the vehicle, along with other drug paraphernalia.
Locke exhibited signs of impairment, prompting a DUI investigation. The DUI investigation determined that Locke was impaired. She was transported to a hospital for medical evaluation. A preliminary blood test later confirmed the presence of illegal narcotics.
Locke was arrested on multiple charges, including:
·    1 count in violation of FSS 316.1935 (3a), Flee and Elude a Law Enforcement Officer with wanton disregard
·    1 count in violation of FSS 843.02, Resisting Arrest Without Violence
·    2 counts in violation of FSS 901.36 (1), False Name to Law Enforcement Officer
·    1 count in violation of FSS 316.061 (1), Hit and Run
·    1 count in violation of FSS 893.13 (6a), Possession of Fentanyl
·    1 count in violation of FSS 893.147 (1), Possession of paraphernalia
·    1 count in violation of FSS 316.193 (1a), DUI
·    1 count in violation of FSS 316.193 (3c1), DUI with Property Damage
·    1 count in violation of FSS 322.03 (1), Operating a Motor Vehicle without a Valid License
- 1 count in violation of FSS 843.15 (1)(a), Failure to Appear
- 1 count in violation of FSS 843.15 (1)(b), Failure to Appear
Locke was arrested and remains in custody pending medical clearance unrelated to her arrest. She will be subsequently transported to the Lee County Jail.