Bradenton police searching for hit-and-run driver

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BRADENTON - Police are looking for a 24-year-old man they intenionally rammed his car into another vehicle, causing a chain reaction that also damaged a police cruiser, according to the Bradenton Police Department.

Police say Guy Furnell Freeman Jr. intentionally rammed his red Buick Riviera into the vehicle of an acquaintance who was parked at the Bradenton Police Department about 11:20 p.m. Monday, according to police.

The impact caused the victim�s vehicle to strike a sign, causing it to fall onto a parked police vehicle. The suspect then fled the scene. The victim was not injured but her vehicle sustained significant damage, according to police.

The victim had previously agreed to meet with Freeman, but only in the presence of police.

Mr. Freeman has been charged with aggravatedbattery.

Anyone with information on this incident can call Detective James Curulla of the Bradenton Police Department at (941) 932-9300, ext. 311. To remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1,000, call Crime Stoppers at (866) 634-8477 (TIPS) or send an anonymous eTip through the web at www.manateecrimestoppers.com

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