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NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — Local NewsSeptember 3, 2026Hillsborough

Polk County Sheriff's Office arrests Guatemalan woman following vehicle collision during traffic stop

A Guatemalan woman residing in the U.S. without legal authorization was arrested on Wednesday after backing her vehicle into a Polk County Sheriff's Office patrol car during a traffic stop in Lakeland.

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Why It Matters

This incident involves a law enforcement interaction resulting in an arrest and highlights the intersection of local traffic enforcement and immigration status.

Key Facts

  • A Guatemalan woman was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
  • The arrest occurred on Wednesday.
  • The incident took place in Lakeland.
  • The woman backed her vehicle into a deputy's patrol vehicle during a traffic stop.
  • The Polk County Sheriff's Office stated the woman was living in the United States illegally.

Who's Mentioned

locationLakeland“The city where the traffic stop and collision occurred.”organizationPolk County Sheriff's Office“The law enforcement agency that conducted the traffic stop and made the arrest.”