Two-State Fugitive Arrested in Florida With Hidden Handcuff Key
- A 42-year-old convicted felon wanted on active warrants in two states was arrested on October 1, 2026, in Central Florida after law enforcement tracked him to a hiding...
- The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit and ground deputies responded at 6:37 p.m.
- Terry had outstanding fugitive warrants spanning two different jurisdictions.
A 42-year-old convicted felon wanted on active warrants in two states was arrested on October 1, 2026, in Central Florida after law enforcement tracked him to a hiding spot under a shed overhang and found a handcuff key taped inside his underwear, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
How Deputies and the Aviation Unit Tracked Down the Fugitive in Dover
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Aviation Unit and ground deputies responded at 6:37 p.m. to the 15000 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Dover. The aerial crew spotted Jonathan Terry hiding beneath a shed overhang and maintained visual contact from above while deputies closed in on foot. As officers approached, Terry reached into his clothing to toss a pair of brass knuckles under a nearby vehicle before being taken into custody.
Out-of-State Warrants and New Florida Charges Facing Jonathan Terry
Terry had outstanding fugitive warrants spanning two different jurisdictions. He was wanted in Kentucky for violating his probation on a controlled substance charge. Simultaneously, he had been sought by Indiana authorities for four years after failing to appear in court on a methamphetamine possession charge. Following his capture in Dover, he faced charges of Felon Carrying Concealed Weapon, and Possession of Concealed Handcuff Key.
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Statement From the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office
This convicted felon, wanted in two states, underestimated the skill and determination of teamHCSO. He now faces new charges here and must answer for his crimes in Indiana and Kentucky.
Sheriff Chad Chronister
What Remains Unresolved in the Ongoing Investigation
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office stated that the local investigation remains ongoing.