On 02/07/2017 at about 12:50 PM, school resource officers with the Bartow Police Dept. were notified of a possibly security threat on campus. Additional support from our patrol section was immediately summoned and the Safe Schools Division of the...
UPDATE: 2:45 Bartow Police Officers, with help from Polk County Sheriff's Office searched the entire school grounds for a possible weapon. No weapon was found. Students will be released in an orderly fashion, officers and deputies will be on standby...
Bartow, Florida - Polk County’s new Panther Point Trail northern phase is now open and ready for hikers, mountain bikers and nature enthusiasts.
This 5-mile section of the nature trail is the first phase of the project that is open...
PCSO Undercover Narcotics Unit Arrests 15 Suspects During Meth Investigation
On January 24, 2017, undercover detectives assigned to the PCSO Narcotics Unit served search warrants at three locations and arrested 15 suspects during an undercover investigation into trafficking of Methamphetamines.
Detectives...
4th Annual Valentine’s Day Wedding
Bartow, Florida - Less than one month to go for courting couples to sign up to tie the knot on the most romantic day of the year!
Beginning at noon on Valentine’s Day, Clerk of Courts...
Third Annual "Jeepin' With Sheriff Judd" Charity Event Set for February 17-19, 2017
The third annual "Jeepin' with Sheriff Judd" Jeep charity event will be held Friday through Sunday, February 17-19, 2017, at Clear Springs Ranch off of Cox Road...
Bartow Police Department is holding 2017 Citizens Police Academy
January 31 - April 11, 2017 6:30 to 9:30 PM
Space is limited, Call 863-534-5034 for an application today!
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Shooting Investigation - UPDATE
On 01/15/2017, detectives were notified that Edward Henderson has died of his injuries sustained as a result of this incident. Detectives continue to work with the State Attorney's Office and the District Medical Examiner in the...
Bartow, Florida - A Guatemalan man has been convicted of impregnating an 11-year-old, who he sexually abused since she was 9 years old. Today Circuit Judge Jalal Harb sentenced 25 year old Rony Mendez to life imprisonment for raping...
Bartow, Florida - The Bartow Police Department is currently working a bus vs. vehicle accident at the intersection of Flamingo Dr. and Church St. At this point the Polk County School Board spokesperson, Kyle Kennedy, has advised that it...
