Sumter woman arrested, charged with casting more than one ballot, police say Joan Halstead, 72, turned herself in, records show
Joan Halstead, 72, turned herself in at the Sumter County Detention Center in Bushnell on Nov. 29, 2021. (Sumter County Sheriff's Office)
SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – A Sumter County woman was arrested Monday for casting more than one ballot in an election, deputies said.
Joan Halstead, 72, turned herself in at the Sumter County Detention Center in Bushnell and advised deputies that she had an active warrant for the charge, according to the arrest affidavit.
[TRENDING: Now that Florida police have new guidelines, are they applying them? | Central Florida man to surprise 13 families in need this holiday season | Become a News 6 Insider (it’s free!) ]
Deputies said they confirmed Halstead’s warrant for the felony fraud charge, arrested her, and gave her a $2,000 bond.
According to Sumter County voting records, Halstead has been a registered Republican voter since June 2020.
The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office does not specify which election Halstead cast more than one ballot in.
Copyright 2021 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved.
About the Author Brandon Hogan headshot
Brandon, a UCF grad, joined the ClickOrlando team in November 2021. Before joining News 6, Brandon worked at WDBO.
Legoland | Daytrippers with Kara Moeller Snail Kites | Everyday Wild with Joey Manna Hot Dog Eating Contest | Are We There Yet Sushi Saint | Florida Foodie with Kaia Poisall Ever wonder what it's like to go python hunting in the Florida Everglades? Homeless services leaders say demand is outpacing resources in Orange County Palm Bay lowers proposed millage rate while officials warn of potential impact Train like an Olympian with track star Kenny Bednarek Florida ranked third most dangerous state for nighttime driving, data shows Florida gas prices spike amid US-Iran strikes Deltona considers new fire assessment fee amid property tax concerns Winter Garden park removes weapons ban signs after Florida attorney general warning Apopka commission deadlocks on proposed property tax increase as budget deadline nears City of Orlando approves sale of 8 new Parramore homes as effort to boost homeownership continues Melbourne officer resigns 15 days after bodycam shows police taking down wrong teen Thermal drones give Central Florida families hope in the search for lost pets Body camera video shows arrests of 2 Central Florida charter school principals on DUI charges Charges dropped against teen accused in deadly 2023 Dezerland Park shooting Daytona Beach proposal bans certain e-bikes, sets minimum age to be on city roads and sidewalks Florida sets execution date for convicted killer James Duckett Previous video Next video
