Video shot by Joey Fago, and obtained by Breitbart News, shows the migrants frantically jumping out of the vessel onto the shore as a helicopter hovered above the waters. Another video reviewed by Breitbart News shows authorities appearing to arrest at least one migrant.

On Friday, the sheriff’s office publicly addressed the incident, revealing that the captain of the boat carrying the migrants rammed the sheriff’s office unit vessel, damaging two engines. The pursuit continued, and authorities arrested at least 14 individuals at the time of the afternoon update, including the boat’s captain, identified as Bazaeluis Francois. He was arrested for two counts of Aggravated Battery on a police officer, according to the sheriff’s office.

“Shortly after 9:00 a.m. this morning, our Marine Unit deputy intercepted a vessel near the Jupiter Inlet. When making contact, the boat’s captain rammed our unit, damaging two engines. Our PBSO Helicopter and additional marine unit vessels pursued the suspect vessel,” PBSO said in an update posted to social media.

“The boat captain beached the vessel just north of the Juno pier when he was immediately apprehended by responding road patrol deputies and Jupiter police officers,” it continued, noting that those arrested will be turned over to border patrol.

“Currently, 14 immigrants have been detained and will be turned over to Border Patrol. The boat captain, Bazaeluis Francois, has been arrested for two counts of Aggravated Battery on a Police Officer. This investigation is still active. More information will be released when it becomes available,” PBSO added.

Video source - Breitbart/Joey Fargo/Youtube