HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, FL. – The search for a man who physically battered and kidnapped a victim is now over. Cody Lee Jackson is in custody, according to Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and surrounding law enforcement agencies have been looking for Jackson since May 9, 2021, when detectives say a physical altercation between Jackson and the victim took place at a residence in Seffner.
Jackson forced the victim into a vehicle and drove away. At some point, Jackson stopped the vehicle and tied the victim’s ankles and wrists with extension cords. The victim was able to escape when Jackson stopped at a gas station in Inverness.
On May 18, 2021, at 7:46 p.m. Plant City Police located a stolen vehicle and identified the driver as Cody Lee Jackson. Full details of PCPD’s arrest are below in their release.
“Thanks to the outstanding teamwork with Plant City PD, superb attention to detail, and unwavering dedication to bringing this man into custody, we can say that a dangerous individual is off the streets,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “Criminals do not follow jurisdictional boundaries, so partnerships with our neighboring agencies are essential to keeping our community safe.”
This is still an active investigation and we will update this sotry when more details are released.
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