NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — Local NewsAugust 12, 2026Hillsborough
Escaped Fugitive Captured in Tampa
A man with a violent criminal history was arrested during a traffic stop after escaping from a court-ordered mental health facility in Tampa. The individual, Dallas Dishman Jr., is now facing new charges including escape and drug possession.
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The capture of a fugitive with a violent history ensures public safety following a security breach at a local forensic facility.
Key Facts
- Dallas Dishman Jr. escaped from a court-ordered mental evaluation facility on Henry Avenue on August 3.
- The suspect was apprehended by Hillsborough County deputies during a traffic stop.
- Dishman faces multiple new charges, including escape and 18 counts related to outstanding felony warrants.