Osceola County Man with Outstanding Warrants for Burglary, Robbery, and Hindering Communication Taken into Custody

POLK COUNTY, Fla. – Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) deputies successfully apprehended a wanted fugitive from Osceola County in the early morning hours on Thursday.

Jonathan Elias Almendarez, 32, who was sought on charges, was located and arrested without incident at a residence on Poyner Oaks Road, north of Polk City.

The arrest came after PCSO deputies received a tip regarding Almendarez’s whereabouts. The information led authorities to the residence where a tactical team was assembled, including patrol deputies, a Drone Unit, and a K-9 unit.

This strategic deployment ensured a safe and effective approach to a potentially high-risk situation.

Upon arrival, deputies

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