Grady Judd: Father arrested in ‘horrific’ murder of 16-year-old son in Polk County
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd called a father "evil" after he was arrested for killing his own 16-year-old son Monday afternoon.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd called a father "evil" after he was arrested for killing his own 16-year-old son Monday afternoon.
Father accused of killing 16-year-old son
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd called a father "evil" after he was arrested for killing his own 16-year-old son Monday afternoon. "It breaks our heart, there aren't adequate words to explain how horrific this event is," Sheriff Judd said. Investigators said they arrested Stephan Thomas Rodda, 37, after he took off from the homicide scene and tried to leave Polk County.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd called a father "evil" after he was arrested for killing his own 16-year-old son Monday afternoon. "It breaks our heart, there aren't adequate words to explain how horrific this event is," Sheriff Judd said. Investigators said they arrested Stephan Thomas Rodda, 37, after he took off from the homicide scene and tried to leave Polk County.
PCSO investigating apparent double murder-suicide in Lake Wales
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a “double murder” that occurred on Sunday afternoon in Lake Wales.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a “double murder” that occurred on Sunday afternoon in Lake Wales.
Central Florida man turns $30 gas station trip into whopping $15 million with lottery win
A Central Florida man just claimed a $15 million prize after claiming a winning scratch-off ticket purchased at a gas station.
A Central Florida man just claimed a $15 million prize after claiming a winning scratch-off ticket purchased at a gas station.
Man shoots, kills pregnant woman, unborn baby, and himself in Polk County in front of neighbors: Deputies
A man killed a pregnant woman, her unborn baby, and himself in a double-murder suicide in Polk County Friday night, deputies said.
A man killed a pregnant woman, her unborn baby, and himself in a double-murder suicide in Polk County Friday night, deputies said.
A day in the life: Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd starts his day at 3 a.m.
If you think your job is busy, just wait until you see a "Day In The Life of Grady Judd."
If you think your job is busy, just wait until you see a "Day In The Life of Grady Judd."
Family drug ring busted in Florida
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd revealed the findings of a recent case involving three generations of family members in an alleged drug ring.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd revealed the findings of a recent case involving three generations of family members in an alleged drug ring.
Florida man arrested for allegedly driving over 100 mph because he was 'late for work': deputies
A Florida man was arrested over the weekend for allegedly driving "well over" 100 mph because he was "late for work," deputies said.
A Florida man was arrested over the weekend for allegedly driving "well over" 100 mph because he was "late for work," deputies said.
Press conference: Couple arrested in child's death
Sheriff Grady Judd said Takesha Williams and Efrem Allen, Jr., are facing aggravated manslaughter of a child after a 3-year-old in their care died in May. Sheriff Judd said the child has extensive injuries. Warning: Some may find the graphic details of the allegations disturbing.
Sheriff Grady Judd said Takesha Williams and Efrem Allen, Jr., are facing aggravated manslaughter of a child after a 3-year-old in their care died in May. Sheriff Judd said the child has extensive injuries. Warning: Some may find the graphic details of the allegations disturbing.
Polk couple arrested in ‘bone chilling’ child abuse case
Two people are behind bars after deputies say a child who nearly drowned three years ago died in their care earlier this month.
Two people are behind bars after deputies say a child who nearly drowned three years ago died in their care earlier this month.
Polk school bus driver who ‘didn’t want to get in trouble at work’ accused of damaging surveillance system
Polk County deputies arrested a school bus driver on one count of felony criminal mischief after they say he repeatedly damaged the video surveillance system hard drive on his bus.
Polk County deputies arrested a school bus driver on one count of felony criminal mischief after they say he repeatedly damaged the video surveillance system hard drive on his bus.
Bodies of missing boaters recovered at Winter Haven lake
The search for two missing boaters ended after officials said their bodies were found near the bottom of a Winter Haven lake.
The search for two missing boaters ended after officials said their bodies were found near the bottom of a Winter Haven lake.
Burgarly suspects caught in the act, arrested moments later: deputies
Three men were arrested moments after detectives with the Osceola County Sheriff's Office said they witnessed the suspects burglarizing several vehicles in the Poinciana area.
Three men were arrested moments after detectives with the Osceola County Sheriff's Office said they witnessed the suspects burglarizing several vehicles in the Poinciana area.
Sheriff: Suspect who 'ambushed' deputies skipped court hearing; killed by sergeant after wounding K9 handler
A Pinellas County deputy – who the sheriff described as an experienced law enforcement officer with grit – had surgery Monday morning after he was shot in the neck, hand, and leg while responding to a vehicle burglary report. Officials said the suspect was "waiting" for deputies before firing at them.
A Pinellas County deputy – who the sheriff described as an experienced law enforcement officer with grit – had surgery Monday morning after he was shot in the neck, hand, and leg while responding to a vehicle burglary report. Officials said the suspect was "waiting" for deputies before firing at them.
FBI searching for two accused Polk County Capitol rioters after disappearing
The FBI is searching for a Florida woman who was supposed to stand trial Monday on charges stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack as well as another riot defendant who has also gone missing, officials said.
The FBI is searching for a Florida woman who was supposed to stand trial Monday on charges stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack as well as another riot defendant who has also gone missing, officials said.
Polk County detention deputy, 22, killed in off-duty crash aspired to be on the SWAT team
A 22-year-old detention deputy with the Polk County Sheriff's Office has passed away following a vehicle crash while he was off-duty, according to the agency.
A 22-year-old detention deputy with the Polk County Sheriff's Office has passed away following a vehicle crash while he was off-duty, according to the agency.
More than 200 arrested in Polk County human trafficking bust
More than 20 women believed to have been trafficked into the U.S. and forced into sex work were rescued during a week-long operation in Polk County. More than 200 people were arrested during operation, as well.
More than 20 women believed to have been trafficked into the U.S. and forced into sex work were rescued during a week-long operation in Polk County. More than 200 people were arrested during operation, as well.
Police: 13-year-old Florida boy dies after being hit by truck while waiting for school bus
A 13-year-old boy was killed Friday after he was hit by a truck while waiting for his school bus, Lake Wales police said.
A 13-year-old boy was killed Friday after he was hit by a truck while waiting for his school bus, Lake Wales police said.
Watch: New video shows drive-by shooting in Lakeland that injured 11
New video has been released of a drive-by shooting in Lakeland that injured eleven people this week.
New video has been released of a drive-by shooting in Lakeland that injured eleven people this week.
Woman found dead in Florida neighborhood near SUV with her sleeping toddler inside, police say
A woman was found dead near an SUV in New Tampa with her sleeping toddler in the vehicle Monday night, according to police.
A woman was found dead near an SUV in New Tampa with her sleeping toddler in the vehicle Monday night, according to police.