NewsWFLA News TampaSeptember 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 Lakeland resident faces a felony charge after fleeing an attempted traffic stop by a Lakeland police officer early Friday morning. The incident occurred just before 3 a.m. on September 11 involving the teen driver and an unidentified male passenger.
Read the full story at WFLA News TampaWhy It Matters
A juvenile faces criminal charges following a police pursuit in Lakeland, illustrating local enforcement of traffic and fleeing laws.
Key Facts
- A 17-year-old from Lakeland was charged with a felony.
- The charge stems from fleeing state troopers and a Lakeland police officer.
- The incident occurred just before 3 a.m. on Friday, 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“Initial law enforcement agency that attempted the traffic stop and plans additio”otherDodge Avenger“The unregistered vehicle involved in the pursuit”locationOld Combee Road“Location where the license plate reader pinged the car and where the vehicle ret”OrganizationFlorida Highway Patrol“Law enforcement agency that performed the stop and charged the driver”locationLakeland“City where the incident occurred”locationE Lake Parker Drive“Location near where the license plate reader pinged the car”