A Lady Lake, Florida, Police officer apprehended a man on the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list during a traffic stop over the weekend, earning praise from the Bureau.
Florida Officer Captures Child Sex Crimes Suspect on FBI Most Wanted List
Donald Eugene Fields is facing federal charges of child sex trafficking and state charges of child rape. He was apprehended after the officer ran his vehicle’s license plate and discovered that it was not registered to the car he was driving,
by Staff
January 28, 2025
Sgt. Michelle Bilbrey of the Lady Lake (Florida) Police Department captured an FBI Most Wanted List fugitive.
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Lady Lake PD
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Sgt. Michelle Bilbrey arrested Donald Eugene Fields II, 60, around 9:15 a.m. Saturday in Lady Lake, the Lady Lake Police Department said in a news release.
Fields, who is facing federal charges of child sex trafficking and state charges of child rape, was apprehended after Bilbrey ran his vehicle’s license plate and discovered that it was not registered to the car he was driving, Fox reports.
"Sometimes, an everyday traffic stop turns into a real game-changer. This is a reminder that every officer, every day, is out there making a real difference," Lady Lake Police Chief Steve Hunt said. "Every traffic stop is an opportunity for justice. What starts as a routine encounter can quickly turn into a pivotal moment, where an officer’s sharp instincts and dedication to service lead to a significant arrest—keeping our community and in this case, the nation, safer."
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