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Undocumented Immigrant Charged After Knife Attack in Florida

3/26/2026

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Vidal Jimenez, 23, described as an undocumented immigrant, faces multiple felony charges after allegedly chasing an 18-year-old Florida teenager with a knife in Polk County.
The confrontation began when Jimenez and another suspect confronted the victim about selling marijuana.
The victim called his brother for help and reported the incident to police.
Jimenez was apprehended after fleeing authorities while the second suspect remains unidentified.

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Story summary

Vidal Jimenez, 23, described as an undocumented immigrant, faces multiple felony charges after allegedly chasing an 18-year-old Florida teenager with a knife in Polk County.
The confrontation began when Jimenez and another suspect confronted the victim about selling marijuana.
The victim called his brother for help and reported the incident to police.
Jimenez was apprehended after fleeing authorities while the second suspect remains unidentified.