Olympic Gold Medalist Begs "Please Don't Take Me To Jail" After 104 MPH Stop

High-Speed Traffic Stop

• 🚨 Olympic gold medalist Sha'Carri Richardson was stopped for driving her Aston Martin at 104 mph in a 65 mph zone on State Road 429.
• ⚠️ The officer, Sergeant McKenners, cited her for dangerous excessive speeding, including flashing lights, following too closely, cutting off, and passing on the inside shoulder.
• 💬 Richardson pleaded ignorance of her speed, stating she didn't know her car was going that fast, and repeatedly begged not to be taken to jail.

Legal Consequences & New Law

• ⚖️ The officer informed Richardson that nothing she said would change the decision to take her to jail due to the severity of the offense.
• 📜 Florida's new "Super Speeder" law (House Bill 351), effective July 1, 2025, makes driving 100 mph or more in a dangerous manner a criminal offense.
• 💰 First-time offenders under this law face penalties of up to 30 days in jail and a $500 fine.

Arrests and Charges

• 🚓 Sha'Carri Richardson was charged with dangerous excessive speeding at 104 mph in a 65 mph zone.
• 👥 Her boyfriend, Olympic sprinter Christian Coleman, arrived at the scene, refused to provide identification, and was arrested for resisting without violence and possession of drug paraphernalia.
• ✅ Both Richardson and Coleman were taken to the Orange County Booking and Release Center, where they posted $500 bonds and were released the same evening, later pleading not guilty through their attorney.