A couple was arrested after police executed a search warrant at their New Tampa residence for identity theft evidence. The Tampa Police Department’s Tactical Response Team (TRT) executed the warrant.

According to police, at the time officers arrived at the home of Elvis Martin, 28, and Ms. Rosa Moultry, 24, they were not at home, but two children were there. However, as they were completing the search, the couple appeared in a 2006 Gold Infiniti.

An officer attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver continued for four blocks, reducing his speed to about 10 miles per hour. When the vehicle finally stopped, the odor of marijuana was evident.

The vehicle was searched and police discovered marijuana hidden in the back passenger door of the vehicle near a 6-year-old child. Police arrested the couple, seized the vehicle, and released the three children into the custody of a relative.

Ms. Moultry was charged with child neglect and possession of marijuana. Martin was charged with fleeing to elude police. Both have been released from the Hillsborough County Jail on bond.

The charges of identity theft pertain to an ongoing investigation and police said additional charges are pending.

The spokesperson further said the police considered the execution of the warrant to be “high risk” and activated TRT. She would not elaborate on why it was given that designation.

She further said any time TRT responds, the department’s tank automatically accompanies the unit.