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Jarrett Brooks charged after knife encounter with Hillsborough deputies (United States)

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office reported that Jarrett Brooks was arrested after allegedly lunging at deputies with a knife on September 24, 2026.


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The agency listed charges including attempted murder of a law-enforcement officer, battery and aggravated assault. Its release does not state a separate publication date and says the investigation remained active. The allegations are not convictions.

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