New charge for hit-and-run suspect

RIVERVIEW -- Hillsborough County Sheriff's detectives have added the additional charge of second-degree murder against Harry Brian Taylor, 37, who was arrested after a hit-and-run crash Wednesday that killed biker John Meek of Gibsonton.

Deputies believe Taylor threatened Meek, also known as Uncle Ugly, during a confrontation at James' Place in Riverview about 3 a.m. Wednesday, then followed Meek, who was riding his Harley Davidson toward his home. They say Taylor rammed Meek's bike, causing him to crash. Meek was pronounced dead at Tampa General Hospital at 4:15 a.m.

Detectives arrested Taylor at his job about 8 p.m. Wednesday. Taylor is also charged with vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of a crash with death. He's being held without bond.