Coverage dated September 23, 2026

Woman accused of taking marked Florida patrol vehicle, wearing deputy's ballistic vest

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A woman was taken into custody on Tuesday after she stole a marked patrol vehicle and abandoned it in St. Lucie County, according to the sheriff's office.

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FOX 13 Tampa
Florida woman wearing ballistic vest arrested after stolen patrol car found abandoned on interstate: SLCSO (opens FOX 13 Tampa)
Published Sep 23, 2026
FOX 13 Tampa's feed description
Deputies arrested a Florida woman on Interstate 95 Tuesday night after finding her near a stolen police cruiser while wearing an outer ballistic vest. St. Lucie County traffic stop Around 9:40 p.m. Tuesday, deputies with the St.
WFLA
Woman accused of taking marked Florida patrol vehicle, wearing deputy's ballistic vest (opens WFLA)
Published Sep 23, 2026
WFLA's feed description
A woman was taken into custody on Tuesday after she stole a marked patrol vehicle and abandoned it in St. Lucie County, according to the sheriff's office.