{"id":3862,"date":"2026-06-18T18:35:35","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T18:35:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tampamovingjournal.com\/?p=3862"},"modified":"2026-06-18T18:35:35","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T18:35:35","slug":"florida-man-arrested-after-leading-authorities-on-chase-crashing-suv-into-pond-fhp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tampamovingjournal.com\/?p=3862","title":{"rendered":"Florida man arrested after leading authorities on chase, crashing SUV into pond: FHP"},"content":{"rendered":"

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.<\/strong> – <\/span>A man is facing multiple charges after troopers say he led law enforcement on a chase through St. Petersburg neighborhoods before crashing his vehicle into a pond, where he swam and later ran away from authorities.<\/p>

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St. Petersburg chase<\/h2>

The backstory:<\/p>

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According to a Florida Highway Patrol arrest report, troopers were patrolling near 22nd Avenue North and 34th Street North shortly after midnight on Thursday when they saw a Kia SUV speeding.<\/p>

Investigators say the SUV was clocked at approximately 58 mph in a 40-mph zone. A trooper tried to make a traffic stop, but the driver, identified as Nycolye Carrion, 26, allegedly accelerated away instead of pulling over.<\/p>

Neighborhood pursuit<\/h2>

Dig deeper:<\/p>

FHP says Carrion continued fleeing through residential streets, reaching speeds of approximately 55 mph in a 25-mph zone. Carrion nearly hit three people that were moving items in the trunk of a vehicle, according to the report.<\/p>

The SUV ignored stop signs, drove through yards, hit a curb and eventually crashed into a pond, according to FHP.<\/p>

Investigators said the SUV became partially submerged after entering the water. A trooper saw Carrion get out of the driver\u2019s side window, jump in the water and begin swimming away.<\/p>

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After the crash, troopers and assisting St. Pete police officers began searching the nearby area.<\/p>

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The report says Carrion ran from authorities and was later found near 13th Avenue North and 58th Street North, where he was taken into custody by law enforcement.<\/p>

Troopers learned Carrion had no proof of insurance, a suspended license and the SUV\u2019s registration was expired. He was also wearing an ankle monitor and told investigators he was on bond for a third-degree felony, according to FHP.<\/p>

Carrion suffered a dislocated shoulder and multiple cuts to his body during the chase from authorities. He received treatment at Orlando Health Bayfront Hospital.<\/p>

What’s next:<\/p>

According to the arrest report, Carrion was booked on multiple charges, including:<\/p>