POLK COUNTY, Fla. – A late-night attempted motor vehicle theft at a Circle K on North Combee Road in unincorporated Lakeland on Wednesday, October 15th, escalated quickly, leading to a confrontation, a smashed patrol car window, and multiple felony charges for the suspect.
The incident occurred around 11:35 p.m. when 32-year-old Samuel Damon-Kyle Hudgins of Winter Haven allegedly attempted to steal a vehicle. The owner of the car confronted Hudgins, who reportedly responded by attempting to punch him.
A Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) deputy arrived on the scene swiftly and detained Hudgins. He was handcuffed and placed into the back of the patrol vehicle while the deputy began the investigation…