Traffic Violation Leads to Discovery of Probation Violator with Meth-Related Warrant
LAKELAND, Fla. – Just after midnight on Thursday, July 17th, a routine traffic stop for no lights on New Tampa Highway led Polk County deputies to uncover the true identity of a wanted man.
The incident, which occurred in front of the Tiger Villa Motel, resulted in the arrest of 48-year-old Carlos Cruz-Cano of Lakeland.
According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, a deputy initiated the stop when he observed a vehicle operating without lights. Upon request for identification, the driver identified himself as Alberto Cruz, providing a date of birth and Social Security number. However, the information provided was incorrect, and the man’s demeanor grew increasingly nervous as the deputy attempted to verify his identity…