Teenagers Arrested at House Party in LakelandTeenagers Arrested at House Party in Lakeland In Lakeland, Florida, ten people, including eight teenagers, have been arrested after attending a house party. The party was reported by residents to be a nuisance, with teenagers present “at all hours of the night.” Officers from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene and discovered a rental home filled with teenagers. The homeowner, Sandra Gross, 59, was arrested on multiple charges, including possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Eight teenagers, aged 13 to 17, were also apprehended and accused with drug-related and other offenses. They were taken to the Juvenile Assessment Center. Among the seized items were a Crown Royal bag containing marijuana and a grinder containing marijuana. Another man, 23-year-old My’Eyeland Johnson, was detained for resisting arrest after failing to follow police commands to leave the premises. In a statement, Sheriff Grady Judd praised the community for their vigilance and urged residents to continue reporting suspicious activity. He emphasized the importance of collaboration between law enforcement and the community to maintain safety and order.
LAKELAND, Florida. – Ten people, including eight teenagers, have been arrested after a house party in Lakeland was crashed this week, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Officers responding to the Country Club Lane area of Crystal Lake in Lakeland on Tuesday were told by residents that a rental home had become a nuisance that was often filled with teenagers “at all hours of the night,” the sheriff’s office said.
The home was rented by Sandra Gross, 59, who was eventually arrested on multiple charges related to drug possession and contributing to the delinquency of a minor after officers said they found eight teenagers in her home Wednesday. Here’s a look at her charges, according to online jail records:
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Possession of marijuana under 20 grams
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Possession of drug paraphernalia
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Allowing an open house party
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Fugitive from Justice (Tennessee)
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Contributing to juvenile delinquency (8 counts)
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Possession of a revoked driver’s license
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Maintaining a residence for drug use
Sandra Gross was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, holding an open house party, contributing to the delinquency of a minor, maintaining a place of residence for drug use, possession of a revoked driver’s license and fugitive from justice (Photo: Polk County Sheriff’s Office)
Officers also found a Crown Royal bag containing marijuana in the living room and a grinder containing marijuana on a nightstand.
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As officers conducted their investigation at the home, a man, identified as 23-year-old My’Eyeland Johnson, arrived to pick up his nephew.
“Despite multiple lawful orders to leave the premises, Johnson refused and was subsequently arrested for resisting arrest,” the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said.
My’Eyeland Johnson was arrested and charged with resisting arrest. (Photo: Polk County Sheriff’s Office)
Eight other individuals, all between the ages of 13 and 17, were also arrested and face numerous charges, including possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, violating probation for felonies, burglary, and assault on a police officer. They were taken to the Juvenile Assessment Center.
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Sheriff Grady Judd released the following statement after the incident:
“I want to express my deepest gratitude to the residents of this community for their vigilance. Your willingness to ‘see something and say something’ has been critical to our efforts to maintain safety and order. Together, we can continue to protect our neighborhoods and ensure a safe environment for all. Your partnership with law enforcement is invaluable and we are committed to working with you to maintain the peace and security of our community.”
