NewsFOX 13 Tampa BaySeptember 15, 2026Hillsborough County
Sarasota Police Cite 12th Judicial Circuit Judge Thomas Krug for Careless Driving and Leaving Crash Scene
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Sarasota police cited Judge Thomas Krug for careless driving and leaving the scene of a crash without exchanging information after his vehicle allegedly struck another car while merging. Following the incident, court officials temporarily reassigned Judge Krug from the felony criminal division to the family division and arranged for an outside judge to oversee his legal proceedings.
Read the full story at FOX 13 Tampa BayWhy It Matters
A sitting circuit judge faces active traffic citations and a judicial reassignment following a traffic collision, affecting court assignments and judicial oversight for local legal proceedings.
Key Facts
- Sarasota police cited 12th Judicial Circuit Judge Thomas Krug for careless driving and leaving the scene of a crash without exchanging information.
- The incident occurred near Fruitville and Tuttle roads when a blue BMW allegedly hit a woman's car while trying to merge and drove off.
- Police used surveillance video and witness footage to locate Judge Krug.
- Judge Krug stated in body camera footage that he did not realize another vehicle was beside him and moved along because surrounding traffic kept moving.
- Court officials temporarily reassigned Judge Krug from the felony criminal division to the family division following the incident.
- An outside judge from beyond the 12th Judicial Circuit will oversee the legal proceedings involving Judge Krug.
Who's Mentioned
locationSarasota“Location of the police department and the traffic incident.”locationTuttle“Road near the location of the crash.”PersonThomas Krug“12th Judicial Circuit Judge cited for careless driving and leaving the scene of ”Organization12th Judicial Circuit“Judicial circuit where Judge Krug presides.”locationFruitville“Road near the location of the crash.”