PCSO served a warrant at a Lakeland mobile home park that ended in two arrests after the occupants initially refused to cooperate with law enforcement. On March 10, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrived at M&M Park, located at 5800 New Tampa Highway, to locate 60-year-old Patricia Lyn Richards.
Richards was wanted on an active warrant for violation of pretrial release. Her original charges included grand theft, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Upon arrival at the residence, deputies announced their presence but received no response. According to investigators, the sounds of a man and a woman talking could be heard coming from inside the home. Deputies spent a significant amount of time knocking on the door and shouting commands, but the occupants did not acknowledge the officers or open the door.
After repeated verbal commands and continued knocking, Richards eventually opened the door and surrendered to authorities.
Richards was taken into custody and booked on her outstanding warrant. Also arrested at the scene was 53-year-old Chad Everett Adcock.
Both Richards and Adcock were charged with resisting an officer without violence. Both individuals were subsequently transported to the Polk County Jail.