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Ex-Detroit Lions player turns self in for domestic battery charge in Florida

Warrant issued for Cam Sutton 1 month ago

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office takes Cameron Sutton, 29, into custody on March 31, 2024, after he was wanted for domestic battery by strangulation. (Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office)

Former Detroit Lions defensive back Cameron Sutton turned himself in to Florida authorities on Sunday, nearly one month after an arrest warrant was issued for a domestic battery charge.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said Sutton, 29, was taken into custody after turning himself in to the Orient Road Jail in Tampa on late Sunday, March 31.

“After weeks of evading law enforcement, this man has finally made the right choice to turn himself in,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “Domestic violence has no place in our community, and no one is above the law here in Hillsborough County. My thoughts are with this woman as she continues to heal from this man’s gruesome actions.”

A warrant for Sutton’s arrest connected to a domestic battery by strangulation charge was issued on March 7, but authorities had been unable to reach Sutton. They posted his image on social media two weeks later, asking him to contact them to face charges.

Last week, Detroit Lions president Rod Wood said Sutton was in the building in Allen Park when police posted his warrant on social media. He said they talked to Sutton and suggested he get legal counsel and turn himself in to face charges.

“After that, we met the rest of the day and the following morning decided to release him,” Wood said. “It was a difficult decision but was the right decision and we’re moving on.”

---> Lions release cornerback Cam Sutton after police issue arrest warrant

The Lions signed Sutton to a $33 million, 3-year contract a little more than a year ago, targeting him as a key player to acquire last offseason. Sutton started in all 17 regular season games, making a career-high 65 tackles and one interception, and in each of Detroit’s three playoff games.


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