NewsMySuncoast / WWSB (ABC Sarasota)August 14, 2026Sarasota County
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrests Tyrome Huff Jr. following high-speed pursuit
Deputies arrested 21-year-old Tyrome Huff Jr. on August 13 after a high-speed vehicle pursuit near West Brandon Boulevard. Huff, who was wanted on domestic violence-related charges, was taken into custody after his vehicle entered a ditch and he attempted to flee on foot.
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The arrest removes an individual facing multiple felony charges, including and firearm possession, from the community following a police pursuit.
Key Facts
- Tyrome Huff Jr. was arrested on August 13 following a high-speed vehicle pursuit.
- The suspect was wanted for domestic violence-related allegations, including threatening a victim and pointing a firearm.
- Deputies recovered a firearm from the scene.
- Huff is charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
- Huff is charged with domestic battery by strangulation.
- Huff is charged with two counts of violating a domestic violence injunction.
- Huff is charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
- Huff is charged with possession of ammunition by a convicted felon.
- Huff is charged with fleeing to elude at high speed.
- The suspect has five prior felony convictions.
- The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Aviation Unit assisted in tracking the suspect's vehicle.