NewsWFLA News Channel 8September 12, 2026Hillsborough County
Florida Highway Patrol charges 17-year-old with felony after fleeing police in Lakeland
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A 17-year-old resident of Lakeland faces a felony charge after fleeing from a Lakeland police officer during an attempted traffic stop early Friday morning. The incident occurred just before 3 a.m. on September 11 with an unidentified male passenger in the vehicle.
Read the full story at WFLA News Channel 8Why It Matters
A minor faces felony charges after a pursuit involving law enforcement, impacting the individuals involved and local public safety resources.
Key Facts
- A 17-year-old from Lakeland is facing a felony charge.
- The charge stems from fleeing state troopers and a Lakeland police officer.
- The incident occurred early Friday morning just before 3 a.m. on Sept. 11.
- An unidentified male passenger was also in the vehicle during the incident.
Who's Mentioned
PersonLakeland police officer“Attempted the initial traffic stop”OrganizationLakeland Police Department“Attempted the initial traffic stop and is expected to file additional charges.”otherDodge Avenger“The unregistered vehicle driven by the suspect.”locationOld Combee Road“Location where the license plate reader pinged the car and where the pursuit too”OrganizationFlorida Highway Patrol“Reported the incident and charged the teen driver.”locationLakeland“Location where the incident took place”locationE Lake Parker Drive“Intersection near where the license plate reader pinged the car.”