Unlicensed, undocumented man ran stop sign, causing deadly crash: PCSO
A woman was killed and two others were injured early Tuesday morning in a Polk County crash involving an unlicensed driver who is in the country illegally, authorities said.
A woman was killed and two others were injured early Tuesday morning in a Polk County crash involving an unlicensed driver who is in the country illegally, authorities said.
Florida AG, Polk sheriff: 8 charged in multi-state, $8.8 million bank fraud, racketeering scheme
Eight people are facing charges in a multi-state, $8.8 million bank fraud and racketeering scheme impacting 235 people, mainly those who are elderly, according to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
Eight people are facing charges in a multi-state, $8.8 million bank fraud and racketeering scheme impacting 235 people, mainly those who are elderly, according to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
8 arrested in multi-million dollar fraud investigation
Eight people are facing charges in a multi-state, $8.8 million bank fraud and racketeering scheme impacting 235 people, mainly those who are elderly, according to Attorney General James Uthmeier and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. Uthmeier and Judd made the announcement at a press conference on Wednesday at the Polk County Sheriff?s Office in Winter Haven. The suspects have all now been extradited and booked into the Polk County Jail.
Eight people are facing charges in a multi-state, $8.8 million bank fraud and racketeering scheme impacting 235 people, mainly those who are elderly, according to Attorney General James Uthmeier and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. Uthmeier and Judd made the announcement at a press conference on Wednesday at the Polk County Sheriff?s Office in Winter Haven. The suspects have all now been extradited and booked into the Polk County Jail.
Polk County swatting investigation leads to arrests of 2 out-of-state teens
Two out-of-state teenagers have been arrested in connection with a pair of swatting incidents last month that targeted a home in Polk County, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Two out-of-state teenagers have been arrested in connection with a pair of swatting incidents last month that targeted a home in Polk County, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
Florida teen threatens to shoot up McDonald's over wrong order: PCSO
An 18-year-old apparently wasn't “lovin' it" when he received his McDonald's order, with Polk County deputies saying he called the fast food restaurant multiple times threatening to shoot it up.
An 18-year-old apparently wasn't “lovin' it" when he received his McDonald's order, with Polk County deputies saying he called the fast food restaurant multiple times threatening to shoot it up.
'Oh, here it is!': Polk County deputy resigns after allegedly stealing $300 during traffic stop
A Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy resigned Wednesday after being arrested for allegedly stealing cash during a traffic stop near Fort Meade, officials said.
A Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputy resigned Wednesday after being arrested for allegedly stealing cash during a traffic stop near Fort Meade, officials said.
Florida woman allegedly attacks man, tries to bite him, flees and crashes into deputy's car: 'This is fun!'
A Florida woman is facing a long list of charges after she allegedly attacked and tried to bite a man, ran away, and then crashed into a deputy's car.
A Florida woman is facing a long list of charges after she allegedly attacked and tried to bite a man, ran away, and then crashed into a deputy's car.
Sheriff Grady Judd leads cartel crackdown
Sheriff Grady Judd says Polk County detectives seized 64 pounds of fentanyl in what the sheriff's office calls the largest fentanyl seizure in the county's history. Judd says the investigation began in July 2024 and involved Mexico's two largest cartels: Jalisco and Sinaloa. Six suspected Jalisco members and two Sinaloa members have been arrested. A total of 35 pounds of fentanyl were seized from Jalisco and another 29 pounds were seized from Sinaloa, according to Judd ? enough to kill 14.5 million people.
Sheriff Grady Judd says Polk County detectives seized 64 pounds of fentanyl in what the sheriff's office calls the largest fentanyl seizure in the county's history. Judd says the investigation began in July 2024 and involved Mexico's two largest cartels: Jalisco and Sinaloa. Six suspected Jalisco members and two Sinaloa members have been arrested. A total of 35 pounds of fentanyl were seized from Jalisco and another 29 pounds were seized from Sinaloa, according to Judd ? enough to kill 14.5 million people.
Grady Judd: Record-breaking bust nets enough fentanyl to kill 14.5 million people
Sheriff Grady Judd says detectives in Polk County seized 64 pounds of fentanyl and arrested eight people in what the sheriff's office calls the largest fentanyl seizure in the county's history.
Sheriff Grady Judd says detectives in Polk County seized 64 pounds of fentanyl and arrested eight people in what the sheriff's office calls the largest fentanyl seizure in the county's history.
Wanted Florida man arrested after taunting Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd online: ‘You done messed up'
It was game on when a wanted Florida man made a social media post challenging the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Grady Judd to find him.
It was game on when a wanted Florida man made a social media post challenging the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Grady Judd to find him.
Florida fugitive ex-deputy vanishes before trial in deadly sports car crash
An arrest warrant has been issued for an ex-deputy in Polk County, Florida, who failed to appear for his April trial after being charged with two counts of manslaughter in 2022.
An arrest warrant has been issued for an ex-deputy in Polk County, Florida, who failed to appear for his April trial after being charged with two counts of manslaughter in 2022.
1 dead, deputy severely injured after Polk County deputy-involved shooting: Officials
One person was killed, and a deputy was severely injured, in a deputy-involved shooting on Friday in Polk County, officials say.
One person was killed, and a deputy was severely injured, in a deputy-involved shooting on Friday in Polk County, officials say.
1 dead, deputy injured in Polk County shooting
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting that left one person dead and a deputy injured on Friday night. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating an officer-involved shooting that left one person dead and a deputy injured on Friday night. The investigation remains active and ongoing.
'Juvenile delinquent' accused of firing shots in 'ambush' after arranging fight on social media: PCSO
A 16-year-old convicted felon is facing a long list of new charges after Polk County deputies say he arranged a fight with another teen on social media, then showed up with a gun and opened fire.
A 16-year-old convicted felon is facing a long list of new charges after Polk County deputies say he arranged a fight with another teen on social media, then showed up with a gun and opened fire.
Dundee man charged in Polk County road rage shooting
A Dundee man was arrested Saturday after allegedly firing a gun during a road rage incident that shattered another driver’s window in eastern Polk County, authorities said.
A Dundee man was arrested Saturday after allegedly firing a gun during a road rage incident that shattered another driver’s window in eastern Polk County, authorities said.
1 dead after RV fire in Polk County, officials say
One person is dead after being trapped inside an RV that caught fire on Saturday morning in Polk County, officials say.
One person is dead after being trapped inside an RV that caught fire on Saturday morning in Polk County, officials say.
Florida thief wanted in multiple counties arrested after being caught with $470 in steaks, deputies say
A Florida thief wanted in multiple counties has been arrested after deputies say they caught him with $470 in stolen steaks.
A Florida thief wanted in multiple counties has been arrested after deputies say they caught him with $470 in stolen steaks.
Florida woman killed after crashing into semi-truck while trying to pass car in no-passing zone: PCSO
A woman died after Polk County deputies say she tried to pass another vehicle in a no-passing zone and hit a semi-truck head-on.
A woman died after Polk County deputies say she tried to pass another vehicle in a no-passing zone and hit a semi-truck head-on.
Grady Judd: Deputies shoot, kill 'bizarre' armed man minutes after apparent gator attack in lake
Sheriff Grady Judd says Polk County deputies shot and killed an armed man who was attacked by an alligator while swimming across a lake, then charged at the deputies with a pair of garden shears before trying to grab a gun from a patrol vehicle.
Sheriff Grady Judd says Polk County deputies shot and killed an armed man who was attacked by an alligator while swimming across a lake, then charged at the deputies with a pair of garden shears before trying to grab a gun from a patrol vehicle.
Lakeland man pleads guilty to firearms trafficking in Canada smuggling scheme
A Lakeland man has pleaded guilty to firearms trafficking and faces up to 15 years in federal prison, U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced Thursday.
A Lakeland man has pleaded guilty to firearms trafficking and faces up to 15 years in federal prison, U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced Thursday.