This browser does not support the Video element.
Video: Felony suspect arrested after hiding in water from deputies
A felony suspect tried to get away by hiding in a body of water, but things didn't go as planned for him.
TAMPA - A felony suspect tried to get away by hiding in a body of water, but things didn't go as planned for him.
On Saturday, deputies responded to Key Biscayne Drive after a man took off and jumped into a nearby body of water.
HCSO’s Underwater Recovery Team moved in quickly, searched the reed line, and found Justin Simcic hiding beneath the brush.
Other News: Leto High School principal arrested, charged with possession of cocaine
Deputies were able to pull him from the water and take him into custody.
Simcic is facing the following charges:
- Domestic battery by strangulation
- Resisting officer without violence X2
The Source: Information for this story was provided by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.