Polk County, Fla. – Early Sunday morning, deputies with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a tip that a 38‑year‑old woman from Melbourne was present at a convenience store along Old Kathleen Road north of Lakeland and had an outstanding arrest warrant for failure to pay child support.
Tip leads to traffic stop
At approximately 7:30 a.m., a deputy arrived at the business and observed a woman walking away from the storefront. The deputy approached, asked for identification, and the woman claimed she had none. She then provided a name that investigators quickly determined was false.
False identity and admission
Further questioning revealed the woman’s true identity as Tracy Truini. She acknowledged that she was aware of an active warrant related to unpaid child support. Deputies placed her under arrest and conducted a search of her person.
Search uncovers illegal substances
The search turned up cocaine, methamphetamine, prescription pills that were prescribed to another individual, and drug paraphernalia. Truini was subsequently booked into the Polk County Sheriff’s Processing Center on the original child‑support warrant and additional charges.
Charges filed
In addition to the child‑support warrant, Truini now faces charges of possession of cocaine, possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting an officer, providing false identification to law enforcement, and possession of another person’s prescription medication.
Community impact
The swift action by Polk County deputies underscores the department’s commitment to enforcing court orders and protecting public safety. By responding promptly to tips and following through with thorough investigations, law‑enforcement officials aim to deter illegal activity and ensure that court‑ordered obligations, such as child‑support payments, are upheld.
Next steps
Truini will remain in custody while the court processes the multiple charges. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office encourages community members with information about criminal activity or outstanding warrants to contact the department’s tip line.
Original reporting: Tampa Free Press — read the source article.
