Crime & Safety
USF Football Player Arrested On Sexual Battery Charge
The incident occurred on campus at the Holly C Residence Hall.
TAMPA, FL - A University of South Florida football player has been charged with sexual battery, according to a USF police report.
Kevaughn Javell Dingle, 18, was arrested Thursday after police were notified of a reported sexual battery that took place on campus about noon, the report said. The incident occurred on campus at the Holly C Residence Hall. The victim and the suspect are acquaintances, police said.
Dingle was arrested and taken to Hillsborough County jail for booking.
Find out what's happening in New Tampafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Dingle is a freshman wide receiver for the USF Bulls.
Image via Shutterstock
Find out what's happening in New Tampafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.