The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a six-time convicted felon after fleeing from a traffic stop.
On April 8, 2025, deputies observed a motorcycle with no visible license plate near Madison Avenue and 78th Street.
The driver, Antonio Williams, 36, was wearing a clown face mask and began operating the motorcycle recklessly. Deputies attempted a traffic stop, but Williams refused to stop and fled at a high rate of speed.
Deputies then observed Williams turn onto Trenton Street where he abandoned the motorcycle and fled on foot near a body of water.
Following a brief foot pursuit, Williams was taken into custody.
During the pursuit, deputies saw Williams drop a black satchel into the water. The bag was recovered and found to contain multiple types of narcotics and a stolen firearm.
Williams is now facing the following charges:
- Reckless Driving
- No Valid Motorcycle License
- Fleeing to Elude Highspeed
- Felon in Possession of a Firearm
- Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony
- Armed Trafficking in Fentanyl (4 to 14 Grams)
- Possession of Cannabis Less than 20 Grams
- Armed Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Sell or Deliver
- Armed Trafficking in Amphetamine 28 to 200 Grams
- Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
- Tampering with Physical Evidence
“This individual made it clear he had no regard for the law or the safety of anyone around him,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “Driving dangerously, fleeing from law enforcement, and being in possession of a stolen firearm and illegal drugs is the kind of behavior that has no place in our community and that we are committed to keeping off our streets.”