A six-time convicted felon wearing a clown face mask was arrested by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, after leading deputies on a high-speed motorcycle chase.
The incident began near Madison Avenue and 78th Street when deputies observed a motorcycle operating without a visible license plate. The driver, identified as 36-year-old Antonio Williams, was wearing a clown mask and began driving recklessly.
Deputies attempted a traffic stop, but Williams refused to comply and fled at a high rate of speed. The pursuit continued onto Trenton Street, where Williams abandoned the motorcycle and attempted to escape on foot near a body of water. After a brief foot chase, deputies apprehended him.
During the pursuit, deputies witnessed Williams discard a black satchel into the water. The bag was subsequently recovered and found to contain multiple types of narcotics and a stolen firearm.
Williams is now facing a litany of charges, including: Reckless Driving, No Valid Motorcycle License, Fleeing to Elude Highspeed, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Possession of Firearm During Commission of Felony, Armed Trafficking in Fentanyl (4 to 14 Grams), Possession of Cannabis Less than 20 Grams, Armed Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Sell or Deliver, Armed Trafficking in Amphetamine 28 to 200 Grams, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, and Tampering with Physical Evidence.
Sheriff Chad Chronister expressed his concern over the incident, stating, “This individual made it clear he had no regard for the law or the safety of anyone around him. Driving dangerously, fleeing from law enforcement, and being in possession of a stolen firearm and illegal drugs is the kind of behavior that has no place in our community and that we are committed to keeping off our streets.”
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has indicated that this is an active investigation and further details may be released as they become available.
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