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Message from Sheriff Judd on Automatic Firearms Devices

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Message from Sheriff Judd on Automatic Firearms Devices Due to the tragedy in Las Vegas, the topic of gun-control in the United States has once again come to the forefront of debate. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says that it...
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Three Stolen Four Wheelers Recovered and Suspect Has Been Arrested

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On Saturday, September 23, 2017, Polk County Sheriff's Office deputies were investigating the recovery of three stolen 4-wheeled all-terrain vehicles, when the suspect in the case happened to drive by the scene. Earlier that day, a son who was watching...
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Deputies Arrest Suspect for Looting Restaurant After Curfew

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Deputies arrest suspect for looting restaurant after curfew Polk County Sheriff's Office detectives arrest 25-year-old Mark Elortegui of Lakeland, for burglary during a state of emergency, grand theft, VOP, and violation of curfew on Wednesday, September 13, 2017. Elortegui burglarized...
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Suspect Caught on Video Surveillance Looting Restaurant After Curfew

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Suspect Caught on Video Surveillance Looting Restaurant After Curfew Polk County Sheriff's Office detectives are attempting to identify a suspect who burglarized Dona Julia's Mexican Restaurant located at 5375 S. Florida Avenue in Lakeland during the state of emergency. The suspect...
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Three Teens Arrested in Winter Haven for Burglary During State of Emergency in Aftermath of Hurricane Irma

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On Monday evening, September 11, 2017, Polk County Sheriff's deputies arrested three teens for burglary during a state of emergency (commonly known as "looting"), and one for resisting arrest, after the Dollar General store located at 5964 CR 542...
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Utility Pole Falls On Sheriff’s Deputy and Paramedic Vehicle During Hurricane Irma

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Utility Pole Falls On Sheriff’s Deputy and Paramedic Vehicle During Hurricane Irma Bartow, Fla. (September 11, 2017) — Polk County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Chris Lynn and Polk County Fire Rescue Paramedic James Tanner Schaill became trapped in a Polk County Sheriff’s...
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Former Records Clerk Arrested for Child Abuse

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PCSO Press Release: On Tuesday, September 5, 2017, Polk County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested a former PCSO records clerk for one count child abuse (F-3). 38-year-old Marianne Connolly was hired as a records specialist in October 1997. She resigned effective immediately...
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PCSO Deputy Sheriff and His Girlfriend Arrested for Battery Domestic Violence Against Each Other

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PCSO Press Release: On Monday, September 4, 2017, a PCSO Deputy Sheriff and his girlfriend, who got into a physical altercation with each other, were both arrested by PCSO for one count each battery - domestic violence (M-1). 40-year-old Russell Hilson...
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PCSO Investigating Death of Inmate Who Died at Bartow Regional Medical Center in Bartow

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Polk County Sheriff's Office detectives are investigating the death of a Polk County Jail Inmate that occurred during the early morning of August 26, 2017 at Bartow Regional Medical Center. The inmate who died is 55-year-old Michael Neupert of Lakeland....
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Gibsonton Man Federally Indicted and Charged with Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography

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Gibsonton Man Federally Indicted and Charged with Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography After using Twitter to Tag Child Pornography to Local News Anchors Twitter Pages  PCSO Press Release: In June 2017, Polk County Sheriff's Office (PCSO) ICAC (Internet Crimes Against...
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Hope Presbyterian Church to Host Halloween Trunk-or-Treat Event October 24 in Winter Haven

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Families are invited to celebrate Halloween at Hope Presbyterian Church’s Church Halloween Takeover! Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 24, in Winter Haven. The...
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