Grady Judd: 255 suspects, including 36 illegal immigrants, busted in operation ‘Fool Around and Find Out’
More than 250 suspects were arrested during a nine-day, multi-agency undercover investigation in Polk County.
More than 250 suspects were arrested during a nine-day, multi-agency undercover investigation in Polk County.
2 dead after car crashes into Polk County home; sheriff links incident to possible drug deal
A 38-year-old man riding an electric bicycle in a Lakeland area neighborhood was killed after being struck by a vehicle that subsequently crashed into a home, authorities said. Both the driver and the bicyclist were pronounced dead at the scene and now, the Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating the deaths as a "double-homicide."
A 38-year-old man riding an electric bicycle in a Lakeland area neighborhood was killed after being struck by a vehicle that subsequently crashed into a home, authorities said. Both the driver and the bicyclist were pronounced dead at the scene and now, the Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating the deaths as a "double-homicide."
4 teens arrested in violent attack leaving man seriously injured: 'Sickening rage'
Four teens face felony charges after an attack that Polk County deputies call "brutal," leaving a man with serious injuries.
Four teens face felony charges after an attack that Polk County deputies call "brutal," leaving a man with serious injuries.
3 Osceola High students hurt in Florida prom after-party shooting; 3 shooters sought, officials say
Three Osceola High School students were hurt in a shooting early Sunday in Davenport after after-prom parties spilled into a condo parking lot, according to deputies.
Three Osceola High School students were hurt in a shooting early Sunday in Davenport after after-prom parties spilled into a condo parking lot, according to deputies.
Woman accused of hitting 3-year-old with soda can at Florida gas station: PCSO
A woman is facing charges months after Polk County deputies say she threw a soda can into a car at a gas station, hitting a 3-year-old child.
A woman is facing charges months after Polk County deputies say she threw a soda can into a car at a gas station, hitting a 3-year-old child.
Woman driving under influence had child in backseat, no driver's license: Sheriff's office
A Florida woman was arrested during a traffic stop in Polk County after deputies said they found methamphetamine, fentanyl, and a child in her car.
A Florida woman was arrested during a traffic stop in Polk County after deputies said they found methamphetamine, fentanyl, and a child in her car.
Bartow man arrested for hitting victim with car, firing gun during argument
A Bartow man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly hitting another man with a car and firing a gun during an altercation Tuesday afternoon, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said.
A Bartow man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly hitting another man with a car and firing a gun during an altercation Tuesday afternoon, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said.
Wanted Florida man killed after charging at Polk County deputy with knife: PCSO
One man is dead after Polk County deputies say he charged at one of them with a knife, forcing them to fire several shots near Harvey's Supermarket in Lakeland.
One man is dead after Polk County deputies say he charged at one of them with a knife, forcing them to fire several shots near Harvey's Supermarket in Lakeland.
Suspected drunk driver chugs beer in front of Lakeland officers, tells them he has 3 DUI convictions: LPD
A man who Lakeland police say drank a beer in front of them while sitting in the driver’s seat was arrested for DUI for the fourth time last week.
A man who Lakeland police say drank a beer in front of them while sitting in the driver’s seat was arrested for DUI for the fourth time last week.
'We shot him a lot:' Man opens fire on law enforcement after holding parents hostage
Two Bartow police officers and a deputy with the Polk County Sheriff's Office are recovering after being shot Friday afternoon in Bartow. The suspect was shot and killed.
Two Bartow police officers and a deputy with the Polk County Sheriff's Office are recovering after being shot Friday afternoon in Bartow. The suspect was shot and killed.
Florida man sets camper on fire, punches K-9 after domestic violence incident: PCSO
A man faces a list of charges after Polk County deputies say he violently threatened his partner, then set his camper on fire and punched a K-9 repeatedly as deputies tried to arrest him.
A man faces a list of charges after Polk County deputies say he violently threatened his partner, then set his camper on fire and punched a K-9 repeatedly as deputies tried to arrest him.
Florida woman accused of hitting estranged husband's girlfriend with car: PCSO
A woman faces an attempted murder charge after Polk County deputies say she purposely hit another woman with her car after spotting the victim with the suspect's estranged husband.
A woman faces an attempted murder charge after Polk County deputies say she purposely hit another woman with her car after spotting the victim with the suspect's estranged husband.
Grady Judd: Man with knife who wanted to be shot, killed by deputy in Lake Wales
A Polk County sheriff's deputy shot and killed a man Friday afternoon after the man came at them with a knife, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
A Polk County sheriff's deputy shot and killed a man Friday afternoon after the man came at them with a knife, according to Sheriff Grady Judd.
Polk County assistant principal accused of having teen student rub her feet
An assistant principal in Polk County is under arrest, accused of inappropriate behavior with a 13-year-old student.
An assistant principal in Polk County is under arrest, accused of inappropriate behavior with a 13-year-old student.
Dashcam video helps catch road rage suspect accused of pointing gun at truck: PCSO
A man faces charges days after Polk County deputies say he pointed a gun at two men during a road rage incident, with dashcam video from the victims' truck helping investigators catch the suspect.
A man faces charges days after Polk County deputies say he pointed a gun at two men during a road rage incident, with dashcam video from the victims' truck helping investigators catch the suspect.
Sheriff Grady Judd swears in boy with brain cancer as honorary Polk County deputy
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd held a swearing-in ceremony on Friday for a 13-year-old boy battling incurable brain cancer as the teen hopes to set a Guinness World Record.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd held a swearing-in ceremony on Friday for a 13-year-old boy battling incurable brain cancer as the teen hopes to set a Guinness World Record.
Undocumented immigrant uses U.S. citizen’s identity fraudulently to get a job in Winter Haven: PCSO
A man, who the Polk County Sheriff’s Office says is in the country illegally, has been arrested for fraud.
A man, who the Polk County Sheriff’s Office says is in the country illegally, has been arrested for fraud.
Grady Judd: 'Cranker colony’ busted, 11 arrested amid burglary investigation of Air Force member’s home
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says 11 ‘ne’er-do-wells and crankers’ have been arrested during an investigation at a vacant active-duty Air Force member’s home.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says 11 ‘ne’er-do-wells and crankers’ have been arrested during an investigation at a vacant active-duty Air Force member’s home.
Suspected drunk driver with child in car kills retired Polk County deputy: PCSO
An accused drunk driver is behind bars after investigators say he hit and killed a retired Polk County deputy on Monday night.
An accused drunk driver is behind bars after investigators say he hit and killed a retired Polk County deputy on Monday night.
Retired Polk County sergeant killed by drunk driver in Bartow
A retired Polk County Sheriff’s Office sergeant was struck and killed Monday night by an alleged drunk driver while attempting to remove debris from the road, authorities said.
A retired Polk County Sheriff’s Office sergeant was struck and killed Monday night by an alleged drunk driver while attempting to remove debris from the road, authorities said.