Event Brief
Speeding Stop Leads to Felony Contraband Charge
Filed: Aug 03, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Summary: Polk County deputies stopped a 2019 Kia Optima for speeding; a Winter Haven teen faces felony contraband charges.
WHO: Polk County Sheriff’s Office; a 19-year-old Winter Haven man
WHAT: Traffic stop for speeding results in multiple charges, including a felony contraband offense
WHEN: Aug 03, 2026 at 9:52 AM ET
WHERE: Polk County, Florida
WHY: Deputies clocked the vehicle at 42 mph during the traffic stop.
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