Hillsborough County Woman Arrested After Fleeing Traffic Stop, Striking School Bus
In Hillsborough County, an 11-time convicted felon named Tonnetta Evans was arrested after fleeing a traffic stop, with a deputy partially inside her vehicle. She subsequently struck a school bus carrying students, though no injuries were reported. A search of…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, September 24, 2026 — A traffic stop in Hillsborough County led to the arrest of Tonnetta Evans, who has a record of 11 prior felony convictions. The incident occurred when Evans fled from law enforcement officers during the stop. According to reports, a deputy was partially inside her vehicle at the time she began to flee.
Following the evasion, Evans’ vehicle subsequently collided with a school bus that was carrying students. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the collision involving the school bus.
Authorities reported that the vehicle Evans was driving had been stolen. A subsequent search of the vehicle uncovered a cache of illegal items. Among the contraband found were a pipe bomb, counterfeit money, and various drugs. The total amount of contraband and further details regarding the “other contraband” were not immediately available.
The identity of the deputy involved and the specific circumstances that led to the initial traffic stop were not fully detailed in the available information. The contractor’s name was not provided. Information regarding the exact timeline of events, including the date and time of the arrest and subsequent collision, was not specified. The status of any permits or inspections related to the vehicle or its contents was not made public. No violation codes were cited in the summary. The fine amount, if any, was not provided. The investigation into the incident and the full scope of the contraband found is ongoing.
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