Event Brief
E-Bike Bandit Tased After Stolen 7-Eleven Snacks
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 01, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Summary: A 57-year-old man was arrested after leading a Polk County deputy on a short pursuit on an electric bicycle. The deputy attempted a traffic stop after the suspect was seen riding in circles on Wabash Avenue in Lakeland, then he fled into a Dollar General parking lot before being tased. He was found with nearly $100 in stolen 7-Eleven treats and faces charges including reckless driving, fleeing to elude, and resisting arrest.
WHO: Gil Maldonado, 57; Polk County Sheriff’s deputy; Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd
WHAT: Deputy tased an e-bike rider after a short pursuit; suspect arrested with stolen convenience store snacks in his backpack.
WHEN: Sep 01, 2026 at 9:03 AM ET
WHERE: Polk County, Florida (Lakeland; Wabash Avenue)
WHY: The deputy attempted to stop Maldonado after he fled on the e-bike and resisted arrest; he was also charged with reckless driving and fleeing to elude.
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