Cameron Sutton, the standout cornerback for the Detroit Lions, has gone missing as reported by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office ( HCSO ). The 29-year-old football player is already wanted on critical charges, which has led to a widespread search for his whereabouts and state of health.
A modification to an earlier charge of aggravated power – domestic violence, the HCSO made a public appeal on social media for help in finding Sutton, who is wanted for domestic power by suffocation.
Correction: Sutton Charge Update
Cameron Sutton is wanted for Home Battery by Strangulation. Aggravated Battery – Domestic Violence was the initial name for it.
— HCSO ( @HCSOSheriff ) March 20, 2024
Since March 7 the day the arrest warrant was issued, Sutton has not been located, according to Phil Martello, of the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, who spoke to ESPN on Wednesday. Following a review that Sutton had allegedly assaulted a person and then fled the scene, officers in Lutz, Florida, were called earlier that day.
A sheriff’s department spokesperson told MLive,” He’s been ducking us. All prospects have been exhausted by our representatives. He’s got vehicles and a home nearby and he has n’t been there. He’s turned off his smartphone”.
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According to a sheriff’s office spokesman, the person’s body had apparent injuries, which would indicate that she had been assaulted.
The Detroit Lions previously stated in a statement that” We became aware of the ongoing legal situation involving Cam Sutton this morning. We will continue to monitor the condition and will not make any additional comments at this time.
In March of last year Sutton agreed to a three- year contract at$ 33 million, including$ 22.5 million in guaranteed money.
Sutton was renowned for being able to enjoy both as a corner and a security in the defense backfield. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected him in 2017 with the draft. Sutton became known as a talented defense up after playing college basketball at the University of Tennessee.