Authorities say 21-year-old Ashtin Keith Andreasen was taken into custody after a University of South Florida student reported a series of assaults at an off-campus location that allegedly involved strangulation, beatings and a threat with a knife. According to law enforcement, the reported incidents took place over several days and were brought to authorities on March 26. Investigators say Andreasen was arrested on an active warrant the following day. He is accused and has not been convicted.
As reported by WFLA, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said USF Police had already secured an active warrant for strangulation and false imprisonment tied to a related incident involving the same victim, and Andreasen was taken into custody on that warrant on March 27. Sheriff's records and jail logs show he faces charges that include aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, four counts of domestic battery by strangulation, three counts of battery, two counts of false imprisonment and tampering with a witness. Bond for Andreasen was listed at $43,000 in jail records, according to WFLA.
Allegations And Arrest Timeline
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, the alleged assaults happened at an off-campus residence near the USF area. Detectives are reviewing reports and available video as they build the case. The sheriff's office said it is working closely with USF Police and noted that additional charges could follow once investigators complete their review.
Officials have not released more specific location details or information about the victim's condition. Investigators urged anyone who might have relevant information to reach out to detectives, signaling that they are not treating this as a closed chapter yet.
Campus Safety And Reporting
USF Police maintains a publicly accessible list of safety resources and reporting options on its website, and campus officials are again reminding students that any safety concerns, on or off campus, should be reported right away. The department has a history of issuing alerts for incidents near campus and encourages community members to use its non-emergency phone line or online tip portal when something feels off.
Students also have access to campus escort services and emergency call boxes if they feel unsafe moving around campus or nearby neighborhoods, tools the university regularly points to when serious incidents like this land on students' radar.
Charges, Bond And Legal Context
According to jail records, Andreasen's bond was set at $43,000 and he remains booked in the Hillsborough County Jail as prosecutors weigh formal filings. The case includes multiple counts that carry potential felony exposure, including domestic battery by strangulation. Florida statute 784.041, as outlined by the Florida Senate, defines that offense and classifies it as a third-degree felony.
Law enforcement officials say the investigation remains active and are asking anyone with information to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office or USF Police through their official tip lines and non-emergency numbers. Both agencies provide detailed contact information and online tip forms on their respective websites.
