Puerto Rican rapper Bryant Myers was arrested in Florida on 23 October 2026 after a high-speed police chase. Deputies in DeSoto County say they clocked his SUV at 113 mph in a 60 mph zone.
The Bryant Myers arrest happened on a US highway in Florida and involves a Puerto Rican music star. Readers who follow Latin urban music, and fans with concert tickets, will want to know what is confirmed and what is not.
Key Facts
- Who. Bryant Myers, a Puerto Rican Latin trap and urban-music artist.
- What. Arrested after a police chase; four charges are alleged, including felony evading.
- Where. DeSoto County, Florida, on Highway 17 near Arcadia.
- When. 23 October 2026, as reported.
- Status. As of 24 October 2026, 16:00 GMT
What We Know
A deputy clocked an SUV at 113 mph in a 60 mph zone on Highway 17. The vehicle also passed another officer at 108 mph in a 45 mph zone.
At 113 mph in a 60 mph zone, the first reading is 53 mph over the limit. The second reading, 108 mph in a 45 mph zone, is 63 mph over.
The vehicle kept going for about seven miles before stopping at Highway 17 and SW Palm Drive, in the Arcadia area. The DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office made the arrest with help from the Arcadia Police Department.
NTN24 reported that Sheriff James “Jim” Potter released body-camera video of the stop. It says the video shows the car speeding past deputies, then the driver stepping out with his hands out of the window and behind his head.
Reported charges are felony evading police with lights and sirens activated, excessive speeding, possession of under 20 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. The speeding charge falls in the “super speeder” category of 50 mph or more over the limit.
The reports say two packages of flavoured marijuana were found in a pocket and an open bag in the centre console. Primera Hora reported a total bond of US$6,150 and said he paid it and was released.
Primera Hora also reported that the vehicle was a black Ford Expedition. El Nuevo Día, Metro Puerto Rico and NTN24 also reported the arrest and the charges.
Myers had a concert scheduled that day, according to the reports. El Nuevo Día said his team had not responded to requests for comment.
El Nuevo Día also recalled an earlier case. In December 2020 he was arrested at San Juan airport over an ammunition magazine and marijuana in luggage, and he was released the same day without charges.
What Is Not Known
Court dates and any formal plea have not been reported. The charges are allegations, and no court has ruled on them.
Outlets disagree on the city of his scheduled concert, so we do not name one. We cannot confirm whether the show went ahead.
Myers has not publicly responded in the reports we reviewed about the charges. Whether he has a lawyer, and how he will answer the charges, has not been reported.
The sheriff’s office has released video, but the reports do not say whether more footage or a full incident report will follow. A court record has also not been published in the reports we reviewed.
No reason for the driving has been reported. We will not speculate about motives.
In plain English
“Super speeder” is the label reports use for driving 50 mph or more over the speed limit. Here the SUV was clocked at 113 mph in a 60 mph zone.
“Evading with lights and sirens activated” means a driver did not stop when an officer signalled with lights and sirens. The reports say the car kept going for about seven miles.
A “felony” is a serious category of crime in US law, more serious than a misdemeanour. The reports describe the evading count as a felony, and no court has ruled on it.
What It Means for US Readers
The reports list the evading count as the felony among the four charges. The other three are the speeding count and two drug-related counts.
Myers is a suspect, not a convicted person. Any ruling would come from a Florida court, and none has been reported.
Fans with tickets for upcoming shows should check with the organiser or venue for any changes. We have no information on whether any tour dates are affected.
Confirmed details from the sheriff’s office, a court or Myers’ representatives will be added as they appear. Wider news from Puerto Rico remains on The Rio Times.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Bryant Myers arrested in Florida?
Deputies say his SUV was clocked at 113 mph in a 60 mph zone and did not stop for about seven miles. He faces reported charges of felony evading, excessive speeding and two drug-related counts.
What are the charges against Bryant Myers?
Reported charges are felony evading police with lights and sirens activated, excessive speeding, possession of under 20 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. These are allegations, and no court has ruled.
Has Bryant Myers commented on the arrest?
El Nuevo Día said his team had not responded to requests for comment. We do not know whether he has responded since.
Did the Bryant Myers concert go ahead?
He had a concert scheduled that day, but we cannot confirm whether the show went ahead. Fans should check with the organiser or venue.
This article was produced by The Rio Times’ automated newsroom system. How we use AI · Report an error · Editorial responsibility: Matthias Camenzind, Editor-in-Chief
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