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Polk deputies arrest Lakeland man in pregnant attack
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Aug 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM ET
Summary: Polk County deputies arrested Marquel D’es Watson, 29, after he allegedly choked a pregnant woman and fled on foot Sunday night. Deputies, an air unit, and a K9 tracked him to Magnolia Street East, where he was taken into custody. He faces felony aggravated battery on a pregnant victim and probation violation.
WHO: Marquel D’es Watson, 29; Polk County Sheriff’s deputies (including Air Unit and K9 team); an alleged pregnant victim
WHAT: Watson was arrested after deputies say he grabbed a pregnant woman by the neck, shoved her to the ground, and tried to evade law enforcement on foot.
WHEN: Aug 30, 2026
WHERE: Lakeland, Florida
WHY: He was arrested on felony charges alleging aggravated battery on a pregnant victim and a probation violation for driving with a suspended or revoked license.
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