HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – A 33-year-old man is facing serious charges after a chaotic early morning incident involving a hit-and-run on a patrol car and a high-speed chase.
Around 12:38 a.m. on Saturday, November 16th, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a disturbance call near West County Line Road in Zephyrhills. When deputies attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the suspect, 33-year-old Troy Cochran, he allegedly rammed his vehicle into a patrol car and fled the scene.
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Deputies pursued Cochran, eventually apprehending him a short time later. He was arrested and now faces a slew of charges, including:
- Aggravated Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer with a Deadly Weapon
- Felon in Possession of a Firearm
- Felony Fleeing to Elude
- DUI (2nd Conviction)
“The suspect’s actions show a complete disregard for public safety. He endangered the life of one of our deputies and put everyone on the road at risk,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “We will continue to protect our community from dangerous criminals such as this one. We are grateful that no one was seriously injured.”
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