A Central Florida man has been arrested after he resisted arrest and fought two local deputies who attempted to serve him a warrant.
Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office deputies came into contact with 28-year-old Keon Hodge at 10808 East US Highway 92 near Tampa. While attempting to serve the active warrant, Hodge pulled away and began resisting. Deputies used a single drive stun, which was ineffective. A second Taser was also ineffective.
Hodge, who had one handcuff already placed, dragged a deputy approximately 49 feet and fled westbound on foot.
The Aviation Unit spotted Hodge in a nearby business attempting to remove the handcuff that was still affixed to his wrist before concealing himself in a storage container.
Minutes later, K9 units converged with patrol deputies and found Hodge hiding behind a hot water heater.
“When it comes to teamwork, it couldn’t be better displayed than what these deputies showed,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “After this man violently rejected the first attempt at his arrest, he now will face additional consequences for his despicable actions.”
Hodge has been charged with:
- Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer
- Resisting Officer with Violence (x3)
- Prisoner Escape or Attempt to Escape
- Criminal Mischief $1,000 of More
- Burglary of an Unoccupied Structure
- Trespass on Property Other Than Structure or Conveyance
- Arrest On Failure To Obey Written Promise to Appear
This investigation is ongoing, according to local law enforcement.
