Motorcyclist Arrested After Hiding in Pond During Chase, Hillsborough County Deputies Say

Motorcyclist arrested after hiding in pond during chase, Hillsborough County deputies say

A man was arrested after he fled a traffic stop and hid from deputies in a retention pond on May 29, according to authorities.

Midnight Pond Plunge, Tampa Biker Busted After Fleeing Deputies

What started as a routine traffic stop in Hillsborough County ended with a soaked suspect in handcuffs, after deputies say a motorcyclist ditched his bike and ran straight into a retention pond early Friday morning. Authorities later identified the rider as 36-year-old Jeremy Leaf, who now faces multiple charges. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said its aviation unit was called in around 12:01 a.m. to back up patrol units after the moto…