A Florida TikTok star deliberately sparked a 100mph police chase – then told cops who arrested him his wealth and youth made him immune from the law, it is claimed.
Damaury Mikula (18) from Pasco, Florida has more than 4 million followers on TikTok. He has posted content frequently featuring his Dodge Challenger. This vehicle can reach 141 mph and costs around $60,000.
Pasco County Police captured the TikTok Star being chased in that car on Friday at the intersection of State Route 54 and Sunlake Boulevard, Florida.
Mikula allegedly deliberately ‘burned’ the car at a stop signal next to a cop to start a chase.
He was later taken into custody in front of his house, but he did not post the clip of him being pursued by TikTok. However, troopers have shared their dashcam footage.
Damaury Mikula (18, Florida Tik Tok) was taken into custody Friday after leading Pasco County Police on a 100-mile per hour high speed chase
Mikula’s Dodge Challenger was tow after he ran a stop sign in front of police and did a burnout next to his patrol car.
Mikula started the chase when he ran a red signal. He also did a burnout maneuver which saw his tires explode in smoke as he parked right in front of a patrol vehicle.
Mikula was not allowed to pull over when he was stopped at a red light.
As police pursued him, he continued to accelerate and was eventually stopped in a nearby residential area.
After one of the troopers had tagged him, the police identified Mikula as the runaway driver.
Mikula was caught starting a high speed chase at Sunlake Boulevard’s intersection with State Route 54
Mikula boasted about his high-paying job and claimed that the chase was ‘fun’ when police read him his Miranda Rights
They then arrived at Mikula’s house to arrest Mikula. He continued to boast about the large amount of money he had earned while police read him his Miranda Rights.
“Mr. Mikula advised that his state of mind was that, “he is young, has a lot of income, and has a fast vehicle and he can do what he wants,” Trooper W. Kelly, Florida Highway Patrol, told WFLA.
‘Mr. Mikula admitted that it was foolish thinking and not a way to live.
‘Mr. Mikula advised him that he wanted to do something for three seconds. It cost him.
Mikula was taken to Pasco County Jail and charged with eluding officers with disregard for safety of persons or property, reckless driving, and racing on the highway
Mikula also said that he planned to use the expressway to evade police. But then he realized that it could get him in more trouble.
Florida Highway Patrol stated that Mikula also told police that his car was in the garage, and they gave permission to tow it.
He was taken to Pasco County Jail and charged with eluding officers with disregard for safety of persons or property, reckless driving, and racing on a highway. Mikula was granted bond and released on Saturday.