A Leesburg woman was arrested after reporting a vehicle stolen despite it being considered marital property during her ongoing divorce from her husband.
A deputy responded to the residence of 33-year-old Brittany Catherine Kelly, located at 12065 Virginia Dr., Leesburg, regarding a stolen vehicle complaint around 4:25 p.m. Thursday, according to an arrest report from the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.
Kelly advised that her ex-boyfriend stole her silver 2012 Hyundai Sonata about six months ago in May. She did not want to report it stolen at the time because she “did not want to be mean.” After this interview, an arrest warrant was made for him, the report said.
The following evening, the deputy responded to 1016 Hibiscus St., Lady Lake, for a follow-up investigation about the stolen vehicle. He arrived to find the ex-boyfriend standing at the rear of the vehicle. The ex-boyfriend was then detained, the report said…