Polk County deputies arrested Scott Byrd after a suspicious person call; he faces extradition to Indiana.
WHO:Scott Byrd; Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies
WHAT:Arrest of an Indiana fugitive with an active warrant
WHEN:Aug 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
WHERE:Frostproof, Polk County, Florida
WHY:Deputies responded to a call about a suspicious person at a residence and arrested Byrd on an active Indiana warrant for failure to return to a lawful detention facility.
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