HCSO Deputies have arrested a suspect involved in a violent robbery in Hillsborough County and connected to a carjacking in the City of Tampa.
On Monday, July 31, 2023, at 1:26 p.m., the Communications Center received a call from Tampa Police Department to be on the lookout for a violent carjacking suspect. Shortly after, at 2:03 p.m., we received a call about an assault at the Publix on North Nebraska Avenue.
The suspect, 23-year-old Lavonn Daniels, approached an elderly woman, knocked her down, and unsuccessfully tried to take her purse before fleeing the scene. Daniels was taken into custody by deputies after a short foot chase at 2:38 p.m. He was booked into Orient Road Jail and is facing charges including:
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Aggravated Battery Great Bodily Harm with a Deadly Weapon
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Carjacking with a Deadly Weapon
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Grand Theft
"Thanks to the diligent work of two agencies a violent criminal is behind bars," said Sheriff Chad Chronister "We remain committed to ensuring the safety of our community and we will continue to pursue those who threaten our residents and bring them to justice."
Daniels has a lengthy arrest history. All further information on this case will be released by the Public Affairs Office.
For more information on what happened during the carjacking incident please refer to TPD's press release.