The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested two individuals after a traffic stop led to the recovery of multiple firearms.
On November 26, 2024, at the intersection of Bryan Road and Williams Road, HCSO's Street Crimes Unit attempted a traffic stop, at which point two rear passengers immediately fled on foot.
The driver, James Le'Morin, 18, and front passenger, Jaylen Le'Morin, 16, were detained without incident.
Following a brief foot pursuit, deputies arrested Sidney Nathaniel Dorsey, 17. During the arrest, Dorsey was found carrying a loaded Glock 22 .40 caliber handgun with an extended magazine holding 22 rounds.
The second fleeing passenger, Arturo Garcia, 16, was located with the assistance of HCSO's Aviation, K-9, and Patrol Units and taken into custody.
Following these arrests, deputies conducted a search of the vehicle, uncovering a 5.56 rifle with a loaded extended magazine and no serial number.
Additionally, a Smith & Wesson 9mm handgun was found on the floor of the vehicle, along with a loaded silver 9mm magazine located just outside the rear passenger door.
Two individuals were arrested and face the following charges:
Dorsey, 17.
- Resisting an Officer with Violence
- Carrying a Concealed Firearm
- Minor in Possession of a Firearm
Garcia, 16.
- Resisting an Officer Without Violence x2
- Trespassing on Property Other than a Structure or Conveyance
- Minor in Possession of a Firearm (Second Offense) x2
- Possession of a Firearm with a Removed Serial Number
More charges may be forthcoming.
"This case highlights the dangers our deputies face daily as they work to keep illegal firearms off our streets and keep our community safe," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "Thanks to our deputies' swift action and teamwork, these dangerous individuals were arrested, and weapons that could have caused harm were removed."
This is an active and ongoing investigation; any additional information will come from the Public Affairs Office.
