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NewsABC7 WWSBOctober 27, 2026Manatee County

Four arrested after driver flees traffic stop and crashes near I-75 and U.S. 301

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Four individuals were arrested in Hillsborough County after a driver refused to stop for a traffic sign, led deputies on a pursuit, and crashed into a dirt embankment. During the incident, a separate vehicle crashed into a parked patrol vehicle with its emergency lights on, resulting in minor injuries to a corporal.

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Why It Matters

A traffic stop escalation led to a multi-suspect arrest, property damage, and a secondary crash involving a law enforcement vehicle on Interstate 75.

Key Facts

  • Four people were arrested following a vehicle pursuit that ended in a crash near Interstate 75 and U.S. 301 on October 19.
  • Deputies initially attempted to pull over the vehicle on Gibsonton Drive because it was not staying in its lane.
  • The driver, Leo Gradley III, had his driver's license revoked since July 18, 2024, following a previous fleeing-to-elude charge in Manatee County.
  • A bag of crushed diazepam pills was found inside the vehicle.
  • Passenger Angel Pribble was charged with trespassing on a construction site, possession of a controlled substance, and resisting an officer without violence.
  • Passenger Jasmine Likely was charged with possession of a controlled substance and trespassing on a construction site.
  • Passenger Andrew Hopson was charged with possession of a controlled substance, trespassing on a construction site, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
  • During the incident, HCSO Cpl. Niomi Bruce's parked patrol vehicle was struck from behind on northbound I-75 by another motorist.
  • Cpl. Niomi Bruce was taken to Tampa General Hospital and released the following day on October 20.
  • The driver who struck the patrol vehicle was cited for careless driving by the Florida Highway Patrol.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationWWSB“News organization reporting the story”OrganizationHillsborough County Sheriff's Office“Law enforcement agency that pursued the vehicle and made arrests”PersonNiomi Bruce“Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office corporal whose patrol vehicle was struck”PersonChad Chronister“Sheriff of Hillsborough County”PersonAngel Pribble“Passenger detained near the crash”PersonAndrew Hopson“Passenger detained at the crash site”OrganizationFlorida Highway Patrol“Investigated the secondary crash involving the patrol vehicle”PersonLeo Gradley III“Driver accused of fleeing from law enforcement”PersonJasmine Likely“Passenger detained at the crash site”