Florida Man Hides Under Shed With Handcuff Key in Just Underwear
A convicted felon wanted in two states was arrested after deputies found him hiding underneath a shed with a handcuff key taped to his underwear.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said 42-year-old Jonathan Terry was wanted on fugitive warrants from Kentucky and Indiana prior to his arrest by deputies.
HCSO said on Oct. 1, deputies and their Aviation Unit were sent to the 15000 block of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard in Dover around 6:37 p.m. to locate Terry.
The sheriff’s office didn’t state exactly what led them to the shed where Terry was found hiding, but it’s clear it wasn’t the best spot.
Spotted Him From Above
In the footage released, you can see the HCSO Aviation Unit at work as they locate Terry hiding underneath a shed overhang. The unit kept watch as deputies closed in.
As deputies approached, they reportedly saw Terry reach into his clothing and throw a pair of brass knuckles underneath a nearby vehicle.
Terry eventually came out of the shed, and deputies had their guns drawn. Terry was arrested shortly afterward, and they questioned him about the decision to throw away the brass knuckles.
The Handcuff Key
Deputies searched Terry and found a handcuff key taped inside his underwear, out of all places.
The sheriff’s office said Terry, who is a convicted felon, now faces additional charges in Hillsborough County. Those charges include felon carrying a concealed weapon and possession of a concealed handcuff key.
Booking information shows Terry was booked on Oct. 1 at 9:17 p.m. and is currently being held at the Falkenburg Road Jail without bond.
Florida law says it is unlawful for a convicted felon to carry a concealed weapon. It can be charged as a second-degree felony, punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
Florida law also prohibits possessing a concealed handcuff key. The offense is a third-degree felony and can carry up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine.
Two Out-Of-State Warrants
Terry was wanted in Kentucky for violating probation on a possession of a controlled substance charge. Indiana authorities had also been looking for him for four years after he failed to appear on a methamphetamine possession charge.
Booking information lists both of those warrants as holds on Wabash, Indiana, and Hardin, Kentucky.
HCSO said the investigation remains ongoing, and any additional updates will be provided through its Public Affairs Office.
Terry is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
