Event Brief
Man arrested after deputies find alligators
Filed: Aug 03, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: Polk County sheriff says a man stopped for riding a bike without lights had an outstanding warrant tied to possessing alligators.
WHO: Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies; the arrested man
WHAT: A man was arrested after a traffic stop led to an outstanding warrant involving possession of alligators.
WHEN: Aug 03, 2026 at 3:42 PM ET
WHERE: Polk County, Florida
WHY: A PCSO deputy stopped him for riding a bicycle without lights, and the stop revealed an outstanding warrant for possessing alligators.
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