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Indiana woman wanted for reckless homicide arrested in Florida

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VENICE, Fla. — An Indiana woman wanted on a reckless homicide charge was found and arrested in Florida.

Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) said it has arrested Adria Wilkerson, 31. She was wanted on charges related to a fatal crash in Indiana on Oct. 1.

SCSO said they were alerted to locate Wilkerson on Feb. 17. Investigators found Wilkerson at a relative's home in Venice.

Investigators set up surveillance near the home and saw Wilkerson in a vehicle driven by a relative. SCSO said a traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and Wilkerson was arrested.

Wilkerson is being held at the Sarasota Correctional Facility and is awaiting extradition back to Indiana.

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