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PCSO's full-time Public Information Officers are Carrie Horstman, Brian Bruchey, and Julianna Rivera. The Public Information Officers can be reached by sending an e-mail collectively at PIOs@polksheriff.org.

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Nov 17, 2025

Orlando woman arrested after going 113 mph on a motorcycle on I-4

Media Contact: Brian Bruchey

A PCSO deputy was conducting traffic enforcement on I-4 near Polk City on Saturday, November 15, 2025.

At around 10:40 pm, the deputy observed a black BMW motorcycle traveling at a very high rate of speed, dangerously weaving through traffic.

The deputy's radar measured the bike's speed at 113 mph, in a 70 mph zone.

A traffic stop was conducted and the deputy made contact with the motorcycle operator, 41-year old Odalys Darelis Roman of Orlando.

Ms. Roman said that she was on her way home, and was attempting to pass the vehicles in order to avoid a collision.

She requested the deputy to only give her a warning.

Odalys Roman was arrested and taken to the Sheriff's Processing Center and charged with Reckless Driving (M2) and Dangerous Excessive Speeding (M2).

Her motorcycle was towed from the scene.