Domestic violence suspect crashes into ditch during pursuit
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Hillsborough County, FL - A man was arrested after deputies said he led them in a pursuit that left his vehicle in a ditch on Thursday.
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Tyrome Huff Jr., 21, was wanted for domestic violence offences that included threatening a victim and pointing a firearm at her.
Deputies found Huff near West Brandon Boulevard on Thursday and tried to stop his vehicle, but he sped away.
The HCSO Aviation Unit tracked Huff while ground units deployed stop sticks. Eventually, the vehicle went into a ditch, and Huff jumped out of the car and ran.
A short foot chase ensued before deputies apprehended Huff. Deputies said they recovered a firearm from Huff, who is a five-time convicted felon.
He was arrested on two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, domestic battery by strangulation, two counts of violation of a domestic violence injunction, felon in possession of a firearm, fleeing to elude at high speed, and felon in possession of ammunition.