An investigation of a Central Florida residential burglary ended with two men in jail.
The burglar in Winter Haven was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, and his friend went to jail on unrelated charges according to local law enforcement.
PCSO deputies recently responded to a home on Trinity Circle NW in Winter Haven after the victim received a notification from his security system that indicated unlawful activity at his residence. According to law enforcement, the victim saw via the video a suspect whom he is familiar with, enter his carport and steal four fishing poles.
The suspect was identified as 22-year-old Elijah Neiro, of Winter Haven.
Deputies went to a residence on 36th Street NW where Neiro is known to visit regularly. When deputies arrived they saw 25-year-old Nicholas Land quickly stand up, remove a syringe from his pocket, and throw the syringe under the mobile home.
Nicholas was taken into custody after the syringe was determined to contain methamphetamine, according to PCSO.
Deputies then saw Neiro riding nearby on a bicycle and told him to stop. He refused, but deputies grabbed him and removed him from the bike, according to law enforcement.
The fishing poles were recovered and returned to the victim.
Elijah Neiro was charged with Burglary of a Dwelling, Petit Theft, and Resisting without Violence. Nicholas Land was charged with Possession of Methamphetamine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.
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Source: West Orlando News
Published: 2026-07-11 20:42:00