A Lakeland man found himself on the wrong side of the law this week after being accused of using his company-issued credit card for personal expenses. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, 37-year-old Steven Douglas Carter was apprehended at his home on charges of scheming to defraud and grand theft. His arrest came after a months-long investigation into illicit spending.
Florida Utility Trailer of Polk City, where Carter was employed, reported suspicious activity on a company card earlier in 2025, prompting the sheriff’s office to investigate. Authorities found that Carter allegedly made multiple unauthorized charges totaling $2,179.61. The incident serves as a reminder for both employees and employers to closely monitor corporate financial accounts…