A Central Florida man with multiple felony convictions has been arrested after fleeing from deputies.
Last week, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies were conducting a traffic stop when 23-year-old Anthony Courtois fled from the scene. The aviation unit successfully surveilled the suspect to an apartment complex near Davis Road and Temple Terrace Highway. He then fled on foot to a nearby Winn Dixie parking lot, where he was swiftly taken into custody.
Courtois has multiple felony convictions, was found in possession of a firearm and narcotics, and had an active felony warrant.
According to local law enforcement, he was booked into Orient Road Jail with the following charges:
- Felon in Possession of a Firearm
- Fleeing and Attempting to Elude a Police Officer x2
- Possession of a Firearm During Commission of a Felony
- Battery by Strangulation
- Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Sell, Manufacture, or Deliver
“Today, we apprehended a known felon whose trail of violence and transgressions against our community ends here,” said Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister. “We remain steadfast that those who inflict harm are held accountable and that our streets remain safe for our residents in Hillsborough County.”
