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Oct 20, 2026 at 1:20 PM ET
Woman Arrested on Drug Charges Near Lakeland
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Polk County deputies arrested Tracy Nicole Truini, 38, of Melbourne, outside a convenience store on Old Kathleen Road after receiving a tip that she had an active child-support warrant. Deputies say she gave a false name, then admitted her identity and warrant; a search found cocaine, methamphetamine, pills prescribed to someone else and drug paraphernalia.
WHO: Polk County deputies arrested Tracy Nicole Truini, 38, of Melbourne.
WHAT: Truini was arrested on an outstanding child-support warrant and faces additional drug and other charges.
WHEN: Reported Oct 20, 2026 at 12:02 PM ET
WHERE: Polk County, Florida, outside a convenience store on Old Kathleen Road north of Lakeland
WHY: Deputies received a tip that Truini was at the business and had an active arrest warrant for failure to pay child support; they also reported finding illegal drugs and paraphernalia during a search.
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