Tampa Man Arrested After Fleeing Deputies In Waters Avenue Drug Stop

Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Apprehends Suspect with Help of Aviation and K9 Units Following Foot Chase

TAMPA, Fla. – A routine traffic stop on Waters Avenue on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, escalated into a multi-unit manhunt, ending in the arrest of a man with a history of driving offenses.

According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO), deputies pulled over 38-year-old Devin Lamar Kendall at approximately 6:43 p.m. During the stop, deputies discovered what appeared to be cocaine and drug paraphernalia inside Kendall’s vehicle.

As deputies moved to take him into custody, Kendall reportedly fled on foot, sparking a search…

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