The Brief
- Florida wildlife officers arrested two Tampa men after a high-speed jet ski chase through a posted slow speed zone.
- Investigators tracked down both suspects and seized one watercraft using surveillance footage, witness accounts and mobile phone records.
- The state agency filed multiple charges, including fleeing to elude law enforcement and waterway safety violations.
HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Two Tampa men face felony charges after fleeing from wildlife officers on jet skis through a marked slow speed zone, according to state authorities.
Tampa jet ski pursuit
What we know:
Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers said they served arrest warrants on Friday for Michell Herrera, 25, and Richer Carmenate, 23.
According to reports, an officer initially responded to Hillsborough County on July 12 after a caller reported three jet skis running through a designated slow speed area.…