Lakeland Duo Arrested After Early Morning Crime Spree in Northern Polk County

Lakeland Duo Arrested After Early Morning Crime Spree in Northern Polk County

Witness tip leads deputies to suspects fleeing in a golf cart

By iSkyNews.com | March 28, 2025

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Lakeland, FL — A swift response by deputies with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office led to the arrest of two young men involved in a string of crimes early Wednesday morning, March 26, in a quiet northern Lakeland neighborhood.

Thanks to an alert citizen who saw something and said something, deputies were dispatched around 3:00 a.m. to May Grove Village, located off Gibsonia-Galloway Road. Upon arrival, they spotted the suspects attempting to flee the area in a golf cart.

The duo — identified as 21-year-old Bradley Shaw and 20-year-old Caiden Kirkland, both of Lakeland — were quickly detained.

Deputies recovered gloves, a mask, and a hoodie that had been discarded during the brief pursuit, adding to the growing pile of evidence.

According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, both men now face an extensive list of charges:

• Unarmed burglary of an occupied dwelling (3 counts) (with mask enhancement)

• Trespassing (2 counts)

• Loitering and prowling (6 counts)

• Conspiracy to commit burglary

• Possession of burglary tools

• Tampering with physical evidence

• Resisting arrest without violence

• Burglary of a conveyance

• Petit theft, 2nd offense

• Unlawful possession of personal identification

Following their arrest, Shaw and Kirkland were booked into the Polk County Jail.

Authorities are crediting the quick action of the witness and the rapid response of deputies for bringing the situation under control before it escalated further.

Stay tuned to iSkyNews.com for continued updates on this developing story.

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