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'I'm here for the car wash': Mar-a-Lago checkpoint encounter ends with pursuit, dog killed
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· August 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident also resulted in the fatal shooting of her dog. A woman's encounter with officers at a checkpoint ended in a pursuit and her arrest.
A woman's encounter with officers at a checkpoint ended in a pursuit and her arrest. The incident also resulted in the fatal shooting of her dog. According to police, the woman nearly struck officers before a standoff ensued.
The situation ultimately concluded with her being taken into custody. The incident occurred near Mar-a-Lago. Police have provided some details about what happened, but for a full account, further information is available from the source.
The police report indicates that the woman claimed to be there for a car wash, but the circumstances surrounding the incident are not fully detailed in the available information.
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Category: safety Published: August 26, 2026 Source: CBS12 Reading time: 1 min
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