Convicted felon caught with fake license plate during traffic stop in Polk County, troopers say
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A routine traffic stop in Polk County, Florida, turned into a significant arrest when Jerome Jermaine Fox, 41, was found driving a Ford Explorer with a fictitious license plate that read PR1V4T3. The incident occurred on Friday night around 8:13 p. m. when he was seen driving erratically on SR-400. Florida Highway Patrol troopers noticed Fox's reckless behavior, which included weaving in and out of traffic and driving on the shoulder of a wet road.
Upon stopping him, they discovered he had not only failed to present a valid license or registration but also had a history of multiple license suspensions and felony convictions. Moreover, officers found that Fox possessed a firearm, which heightened the severity of his charges. He was charged with several offenses, including driving with a suspended license, reckless driving, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about road safety and the consequences of driving violations. The Florida Highway Patrol continues to emphasize the importance of lawful driving practices to ensure public safety.