Polk County Deputies Arrest Convicted Sex Offender After He Offered 12YearOld Ride At Bus Stop
Sep 20, 2026
POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A 77-year-old convicted sex offender is back behind bars after authorities say he attempted to lure a 12-year-old girl into his vehicle while she waited for her school bus. Nelson Smart was taken into custody by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and charged with attempting to
entice or lure a child […]
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