HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — Michel Dukes, 22, a University of South Florida (USF) football player, was arrested by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) on Saturday on a domestic violence charge.
According to HCSO, a verbal argument between Dukes and the victim turned physical at the victim’s residence on the 4300 block of Shire Court, where Dukes strangled the victim.
Dukes transferred to USF in 2022 and played in 11 games for the Bulls. He is facing one felony charge of Domestic Battery by Strangulation.
USF Athletics statement:
We have taken the immediate step of suspending him indefinitely from the team as we continue to gather more information and the proper authorities investigate the matter. We will have no further statement at this time.
Help and resources are available to all victims of domestic violence. If you are a victim, please call the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office at 813-247-8200.
You can also contact the Spring of Tampa Bay’s hotline at 813-247-SAFE.
This investigation is ongoing. Check back for further information.
