Hillsborough County deputies say they found 28-year-old Sonny Vera asleep inside a running vehicle on Falkenburg Road at 10:36 p.m. Friday. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office DUI Squad responded and Vera faces multiple charges after refusing to comply with investigators.
WHO:Sonny Vera, 28; Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office DUI Squad; Hillsborough County deputies
WHAT:Deputies found a man asleep behind the wheel of a running car and he faces multiple DUI-related charges after refusing to comply.
WHEN:Reported Sep 6, 2026 at 8:11 AM ET
WHERE:Tampa, FL
WHY:Vera was found asleep in a running vehicle and faces DUI charges following the DUI Squad’s investigation, including his refusal to comply with investigators.
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