Convicted felon, woman arrested after sawed-off shotgun, meth found in traffic stop

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) – A citizen report about a man attempting to sell a weapon and drugs led Hillsborough County deputies to arrest two people, including a convicted felon, early Friday morning.

Malik Hatcher, 30, and Ashley McCabe, 37, were taken into custody just before 2:00 a.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026.

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) deputies initially responded to the area of North 50th Street after receiving a tip regarding a man trying to sell a shotgun and narcotics. After speaking with concerned citizens, deputies identified a vehicle matching the description of the suspect’s car…

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