A Pasco County firefighter has been arrested and accused in a road rage incident for the second time, according to authorities in Polk County. On Oct. 25, Dy’Sean Broome, 33, was reported to have exhibited aggressive driving behavior, tailgating and flashing a gun at a couple near the area of US-98 South from Bartow to Lakeland. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office confirmed his arrest on charges that include unlawful displaying of a firearm, aggravated stalking, and aggravated assault.
In this latest encounter, which appears to not be an isolated incident, Broome has been alleged to have escalated the situation dangerously. According to WFLA News, the arresting officers found a pistol with a clip full of ammunition on him. Sheriff Grady Judd described the actions of Broome as someone who "can't control his emotions," and expressing disbelief, stated, "You put him on a fire rescue truck? I'm just saying. You oughta think through this."
Broome, who began working for Pasco County Fire Rescue since 2024, has a prior record of road rage in the area. Back in 2017, he was reportedly involved in a road rage incident where he threw a bottle from his vehicle, leading to the injury of a 67-year-old woman. Per FOX 13 News, Judd detailed how Pasco Fire was notified about both incidents and criticized the department's decision to retain Broome, despite his history stating, "Hey, Pasco Fire, you got a guy here who can’t control his emotions. You got an issue."
Despite the seriousness of the allegations, a spokesperson from Pasco County Fire Rescue informed 10 Tampa Bay News that no disciplinary action was taken following Broome's first arrest because he had not been employed with them at the time. The department conducted a background check in accordance with Florida State Statutes before hiring him, and Broome was still employed subsequent to the most recent allegations, pending a disciplinary and investigative process.
Broome was able to bond out of jail following his arrest. Further details regarding the outcome of the investigation or the potential disciplinary actions against him by Pasco County Fire Rescue have not been made clear at this point in time.
