LAKELAND, Fla. – A local man’s run from the law came to a quiet end in a crowded parking lot Tuesday evening. Jarime Jennings, a 45-year-old resident of Lakeland, was taken into custody on January 27th after deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office caught up with him during an evening patrol.
Jennings had been on the radar of the Lakeland Police Department for some time. Investigators had already secured a warrant for his arrest following a series of alleged crimes involving local businesses.
The search for Jennings ended when deputies spotted his vehicle—a gold 2003 Chevy Cavalier—sitting in the parking lot of the Walmart located on South Florida Avenue.
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Law enforcement moved in as Jennings attempted to leave, conducting a traffic stop. Authorities reported that Jennings was taken into custody without any struggle or further incident.
After the handcuffs were on, Jennings was transported to the Sheriff’s Processing Center for booking.
The charges listed on his warrant include felony retail theft, scheme to defraud, and petit theft. He remains in the legal system as the court prepares to address these allegations.
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