Ellenton Man Arrested After Domestic Violence and High-Speed Chase

A Manatee County man remains behind bars after a violent domestic dispute escalated into a high-speed chase with law enforcement on February 28, 2025, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies report that the suspect, identified as Derek Thomas Jones, age 42, was arrested after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend at their Ellenton home before […]

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Fleeing Suspect Caught at 7-Eleven in North Palmetto

A dramatic takedown involving multiple law enforcement agencies unfolded Tuesday, February 18th at approximately 8 p.m., leading to an arrest at the 7-Eleven located off Moccasin Wallow Road and Gateway Blvd. in Palmetto. According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, deputies attempted to stop a white 2013 Mercedes E350 convertible at New Eastbay Road and […]

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