POLK COUNTY, Fla. – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office says they have arrested a man who was wanted by authorities in three different parts of the state. On Monday evening, deputies located and arrested 34-year-old Maurice Jackson in Lakeland.
According to the Sheriff’s Office, Jackson had active warrants out for his arrest in Manatee County, Seminole County, and Sumter County.
Officials noted that the charges were consistent across the board. In all three counties, he was wanted for Violation of Probation related to petit theft.
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Deputies received information about where Jackson was staying and went to a home on Somerville Drive just before 7 p.m. on January 26. When they arrived, they found Jackson and took him into custody immediately.
The Sheriff’s Office reported that he was cooperative with the deputies and did not cause any trouble. He was taken to the Sheriff’s Processing Center to be booked on his outstanding warrants.
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