Sha’Carri Richardson detained in Florida following high-speed incident

Olympic track and field star Sha’Carri Richardson is in hot water once again after being arrested in Florida on suspicion of driving over 100 mph. The track star, who is just 25 years old, was booked into the Orange County Jail on Thursday, January 29, after the incident, which took place on State Road 429 near Stoneybrook Parkway.

Sha 'Carri Richardson arrested for allegedly driving over 100 MPH

According to the Orange County Sheriff Department, Sha’Carri was reportedly driving at a speed of 104 mph, and it was also alleged that she was "dangerously tailgating" while driving, passing several vehicles disregarding lanes. She was charged with dangerous excessive speeding, and later, she was released with a bond fee of $500.

Sha’Carri’s arrest is in accordance with Florida’s new "Super Speeder" law that came into effect in July as part of efforts to clamp down on offenses on Florida’s roads. According to the law, drivers who are caught driving at speeds of over 50mph above the limit or driving at 100mph or above will be forced to make a mandatory appearance in front of a judge. Sha’Carri is slated to do just that on 26th February and may face a fine of up to $1,000 or even potential jail time.

A turbulent period for the gold medallist

The latest legal hurdle marks difficult times for the current gold medal winner in the 4x100m relay. Last July 2025, Sha’Carri was apprehended at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport after she had a physical and verbal altercation with her boyfriend, fellow runner Christian Coleman.

The alleged incident, according to reports, shows the woman, who allegedly pushed Christian, shove him, and throw a pair of headphones, according to the security cameras. Although Christian decided not to press charges, Sha’Carri found herself charged with a fourth-degree domestic violence assault. The latter, however, posted a remorseful video on social media, where she claimed that she was seeking counseling to resolve her “compromising” behavior.

Sha’Carri, who also won a silver medal in the individual 100m race at the Paris Games in 2024, found herself in the headlines in 2021 after a suspension due to a positive test for THC prevented her from competing at the Tokyo Olympics. Although she has now become a global icon in the world of sports, the legal troubles have overshadowed her achievements in the running events.

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