NewsWFLA (NBC 8) — Local NewsSeptember 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 from Lakeland faces a felony charge after fleeing from a Lakeland police officer during a traffic stop early Friday morning. The incident occurred just before 3 a.m. on Sept. 11 with an unidentified male passenger in the vehicle.
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A minor faces criminal prosecution involving a for evading law enforcement during a traffic stop.
Key Facts
- A 17-year-old from Lakeland faces a felony charge for fleeing law enforcement.
- The incident took place early Friday morning, just before 3 a.m. on Sept. 11.
- The vehicle fled from an attempted traffic stop initiated by a Lakeland police officer.
- An unidentified male passenger was in the vehicle with the teen during the incident.
- The Florida Highway Patrol released details regarding the arrest.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationLakeland Police Department“Attempted the initial traffic stop and plans additional charges.”otherDodge Avenger“The unregistered vehicle driven during the pursuit.”locationOld Combee Road“Location where the vehicle was tracked and stopped.”OrganizationWFLA“News outlet reporting the story”OrganizationFlorida Highway Patrol“Reported the incident and charged the teen driver.”locationLakeland“Location where the incident occurred.”locationE Lake Parker Drive“Location near where the license plate reader pinged the car.”