Former FSU Football Player Accused of Leading Troopers on 150 Mph Chase in Tampa
The former five-star recruit faces two felony charges after an alleged chase topped 150 mph and a woman said he refused to let her out.
- On Monday, Florida State University freshman cornerback Chauncey Kennon was arrested on felony charges of false imprisonment and aggravated fleeing to elude, plus a misdemeanor count of resisting an officer.
- A high-speed pursuit began early Saturday when troopers attempted to pull Kennon over near Tampa, with his vehicle reaching speeds of more than 150 mph before becoming disabled.
- Investigators found a woman with lacerations and dirt stains who told them she asked Kennon "well over 10 times to stop" but he refused to let her exit the vehicle.
- Florida State University dismissed Kennon from the football program on Tuesday, citing "conduct detrimental to the team," according to FSU Head Football Coach Mike Norvell.
- Held without bail at Falkenburg Road Jail, Kennon faces potential maximum penalties of 15 years for aggravated fleeing, five years for false imprisonment, and one year for resisting an officer.
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