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An early morning traffic stop in Lakeland turned into a criminal arrest and federal immigration hold.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Incident: During a routine traffic stop conducted by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, a driver accidentally rolled or shifted into reverse, backing directly into a deputy’s patrol cruiser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Charges: Following the collision, deputies conducted a field investigation that led to the driver’s arrest for traffic violations and related charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Federal Hold: During booking at the Polk County Jail, authorities confirmed the individual’s legal status, leading U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to lodge an immigration detainer (ICE hold) on the driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The suspect remains in custody pending local court proceedings and potential transfer to federal immigration authorities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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