For months, drivers in one Valrico neighborhood could not trust the pavement under their tires. Deputies say a local man spent that time quietly scattering roofing nails across residential streets, leaving neighbors with punctured tires, repair bills, and a constant sense of unease. The pattern started surfacing last September, with investigators logging nearly 30 reports before an arrest in January. Residents say the repeated cleanups and surprise flats had them worried about everyone from late-night drivers to emergency responders.
According to a press release from the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation began on Sept. 11, 2025, after deputies found hundreds of nails scattered on South Miller Road and Lithia Center Lane. Over time, they…..