LAKELAND, Fla. – A routine traffic stop Sunday night near Lakeland turned into a “Buy One Get One” arrest for Deputy Ellerbe of the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, leading to two individuals being taken into custody on a variety of charges.
At approximately 10:35 p.m. on June 22nd, a vehicle was pulled over at the intersection of Longfellow Boulevard and Main Street East. The stop quickly escalated as deputies discovered an outstanding warrant and illegal narcotics.
READ: Auburndale Travel Trailer Theft Leads To Arrest Of Polk City Man
The passenger, identified as 44-year-old Andrea Comar of Lakeland, was found to have an active Polk County warrant for Possession of Methamphetamine.
Comar, who is currently on probation with a 10:00 p.m. curfew, was reportedly cooperative and was taken into custody without incident. She was booked on her warrant and additionally charged with violation of probation.
The driver, 54-year-old Timothy Wayne Boyette of Lakeland, proved to be far less compliant. During the stop, deputies observed a baggie of methamphetamine “sitting on top of a pile of clothes directly behind Tim.” When ordered to exit the vehicle, Boyette allegedly refused.
READ: Polk County Sheriff Urges Houses Of Worship to Bolster Security Following Michigan Church Attack
Deputies then “provided him assistance which he reluctantly accepted” to remove him from the vehicle.
As a result of his resistance, Timothy Boyette faces a slew of charges including battery on a Law Enforcement Officer, resisting with violence, resisting without violence, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and maintaining a vehicle for drug use.
Both Andrea Comar and Timothy Boyette are no strangers to law enforcement, having been described as “frequent guests at Grady Judd’s Bed & Breakfast,” a colloquial reference to the Polk County Jail.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office continues to crack down on drug-related offenses and ensure public safety within the community.
Please make a small donation to the Tampa Free Press to help sustain independent journalism. Your contribution enables us to continue delivering high-quality, local, and national news coverage.
Connect with us: Follow the Tampa Free Press on Facebook and Twitter for breaking news and updates.
Sign up: Subscribe to our free newsletter for a curated selection of top stories delivered straight to your inbox.
