US EditionOlympian Sha'Carri Richardson arrested on charge of speeding over 100 mph in Florida
Sha'Carri Richardson was charged after deputies cited her for driving 104 mph and dangerous lane changes under Florida's Super Speeder law, with a $500 bond set.
- On Jan. 29, 2026, U.S. Olympic sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested in Orange County, Florida, after deputies said she was clocked at 104 mph on State Road 429 near Stoneybrook Parkway.
- Florida's 'super speeder' law classifies driving over 100 mph as a criminal offense, and the Orange County Sheriff's Office said Richardson was dangerously tailgating and crossing lanes to pass motorists.
- The Orange County Corrections Department confirmed Sha'Carri Richardson posted bond, was released, and has a Feb. 26 court date.
- Penalties escalate for repeat violations under Florida law, which may affect future consequences; the arrest is the latest legal issue for Richardson, following a July 27 airport arrest involving Christian Coleman.
- Known for her Paris 2024 medals and Nike partnerships, Sha'Carri Richardson earned two Olympic medals and served a 30-day suspension after a 2021 THC test.
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Top US sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson got into trouble again.
Sha'Carri Richardson Arrested for Allegedly Going 100mph
Sha'Carri Richardson's latest headline has nothing to do with a finish line, NBC News reports. The 25-year-old Olympic sprint star was arrested Thursday in Orange County, Fla., on a charge of driving more than 100mph, according to jail records. She was booked on a count tied to the state's new...
Sha'Carri Richardson has again come into conflict with the law. The US sprinter has been arrested for the time being.
Sha'Carri Richardson Arrested on Excessive Speeding Charge for Allegedly Driving Over 100 MPH
Richardson was released on a $500 bond on Thursday, Jan. 29, the Orange County Corrections Department confirms to PEOPLE Sha'Carri Richardson mugshot Orange County Sheriff's OfficeNEED TO KNOWSha'Carri Richardson was arrested on a charge of dangerous excessive speeding of 100 mph or more on Thursday, Jan. 29The Orange County Sheriff's Department tells PEOPLE that the Olympic track star was allegedly going 104 miles per hour on SR 429 near Stoney…
Olympian Sha’Carri Richardson Arrested for Excessive Speeding in Florida
Olympian Sha’Carri Richardson has been arrested for speeding offences in Florida. According to multiple media reports, track star Richardson, 25, was pulled over by authorities on Thursday, January 29 for traveling at 104mph through a Central Florida highway. A spokesperson for Orange County’s Sheriff’s Office told WCNC on Thursday that Richardson was “dangerously tailgating” and “traveling across lanes” to pass other drivers. Richardson, who wo…
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