Tampa, Fla. (WSVN) — Keon Hodge, 28, is now in custody facing multiple charges after allegedly dragging a deputy “approximately 49 feet” while handcuffed.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) reports that body camera footage captured the incident on Monday at 7:15 p.m. when deputies attempted to serve an active warrant.
According to authorities, Hodge resisted arrest and managed to pull away even after being subjected to a drive stun and two taser attempts.
He dragged a female deputy about 49 feet before fleeing on foot.
The HCSO aviation unit tracked him and saw him hiding in a nearby car lot; he was later found hiding behind a hot water heater in a storage container.
The suspect faces nine charges, including battery on a law enforcement officer, resisting an officer with violence, and attempting to escape.
In a press release, Sheriff Chad Chronister commended the deputies’ teamwork and stated that Hodge will face additional consequences for his actions.
As of Thursday morning, Hodge remains in custody on a $17,500 bond.
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