Florida Firefighter Arrested for Second Road Rage Incident Involving a Firearm

Firefighter Arrested for Second Road Rage Incident

• 🚒 Pasco County firefighter Deshawn Broom has been arrested in Polk County for his second road rage incident.
• ⚠️ Sheriff Grady Judd states that Broom is accused of flashing a gun during the incident.

Details of the Incident

• 📍 The incident occurred near Highway 98 and Clubhouse Road, with Broom allegedly tailgating a car for over seven miles.
• 💥 When the other driver stopped to inquire, Broom is accused of flashing a gun at them.
• 🗣️ Broom claimed he was the one who felt threatened, stating the other driver ran towards him, and denied showing a gun but confirmed one was in his car.

History of Charges

• 🚨 This is not Broom's first encounter with the law; he faced a road rage charge in 2017 when he was a Lake Wales firefighter.
• ⚖️ His past concerning charges include assault, DUI, and stalking.

Questions Regarding Employment

• ❓ Broom is still employed by Pasco County Fire Rescue, hired in 2024.
• 🤔 The Polk County Sheriff questioned Pasco Fire's hiring process, suggesting they reconsider employing someone with a history of emotional and legal issues.
• 🔒 Pasco Fire stated they could only confirm his employment status and hire date.