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POLK MUGSHOT OF THE DAY – MARCH 21, 2016

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JOHNATHAN RUSHING Race: W Sex: M DOB: 4/24/1980 Height: 511 Weight: 150 Charge Number 1 Statute: 837.05(1) Knowingly Give False Info to LEO-Alleged C Charge on Arrest Docket: Knowingly Give False Info to LEO-All Bond Type: CS Bond Number: Purge Number: Purge/Bond Amount: Surety: 500.00 Cash: Bond Exp.: Disposition: Upgrade/Reduction: Charge Number...
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TEEN DRIVER CHALLENGE: NEXT CLASS MARCH 25TH AND 26TH – SIGN UP NOW!

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TEEN DRIVER CHALLENGE: NEXT CLASS MARCH 25TH AND 26TH - SIGN UP NOW! Did you know that teens comprise the highest crash rate of any age group year after year in Florida? That’s why, in partnership with the Polk County...
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Sheriff’s Office Asking For Public’s Help In Kidnapping & Stolen Vehicle Incident Today

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Update 5:30pm: Mulberry kidnaping and vehicle theft suspect in custody; will be charged with kidnapping, grand theft (vehicle), and occupied vehicle burglary 44-year-old Tracy Herr of 3490 Espo Drive, Mulberry is being booked into the Hillsborough County Jail today on...
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POLK MUGSHOT OF THE DAY – MARCH 16, 2016

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TAVARIS MACK Race: B Sex: M DOB: 8/13/1989 Height: 510 Weight: 200 Charge Number 1 Statute: 782.04 First Degree Murder Charge on Arrest Docket: First Degree Murder Bond Type: Bond Number: Purge Number: Purge/Bond Amount: Surety: Cash: Bond Exp.: Disposition: Upgrade/Reduction: Charge Number 2 Statute: 782.04 First Degree Murder Charge on Arrest Docket: First...
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POLK MUGSHOT OF THE DAY – MARCH 11, 2016

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VANESSA KELLY Mar 11, 2016By Polk Mugshot 0 Comments Posted in: PolkMugShot.com Race: W Sex: F DOB: 6/17/1986 Height: 504 Weight: 180 Charge Number 1 Statute: 893.13(6A)****…… POSS OF COCAINE Charge on Arrest Docket: POSS OF COCAINE Bond Type: CS Bond Number: Purge Number: Purge/Bond Amount: Surety: 1000.00 Cash: Bond Exp.:...
Breaking News

Man Eluded Law Enforcement by High Speed Chase To Avoid Going Back To Jail

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"On 03/10/2016 at approximately 7:37 a.m. Polk County Deputies responded to Combee Rd North in Lakeland, in reference to a suspicious vehicle parked in the reportee's yard. Deputies made contact with a white male later identified as Tad Ray Whitworth,...
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POLK MUGSHOT OF THE DAY – MARCH 9, 2016

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KATHERYNE TELLEZ Race: W Sex: F DOB: 6/17/1992 Height: 501 Weight: 140 Charge Number 1 Statute: 812.014(3)(C). Felony Petit Theft 3rd/Subseq Off Charge on Arrest Docket: Felony Petit Theft 3rd/Subseq Off Bond Type: CS Bond Number: B014239 Purge Number: Purge/Bond Amount: Surety: 1000.00 Cash: Bond Exp.: Disposition: Bail* Upgrade/Reduction: Charge Number 2 Statute:...
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Polk Mugshot of the Day – March 8, 2016

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JOSEPH ROBINSON Mar 8, 2016By Polk Mugshot 0 Comments Posted in: PolkMugShot.com Race: W Sex: M DOB: 10/2/1985 Height: 511 Weight: 160 Charge Number 1 Statute: 817.61 Illegal Use of Credit Cards More than 2 Ti Charge on Arrest Docket: FRAUD USE OF C/CARD Bond Type: CS Bond Number:...
Auburndale

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Vice Detectives Arrest 3 Suspects for Lewd Activity in Area Parks

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PCSO Vice Detectives Arrest Three Suspects for  Lewd Activity at Area Parks  On Tuesday, March 1, 2016, the PCSO Undercover Vice Unit conducted an operation at Saddle Creek Park, Gator Creek Reserve, Fort Fraser Trail, Lake Fannie Boat Ramp, and Mosaic...
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Polk County Triple Homicide Suspect, Jamaal Smith, Captured in Miami by US Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force

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Polk County Triple Homicide Suspect, Jamaal Smith, Captured in Miami by US Marshals Florida Regional Fugitive Task Force "I can't say enough good things about the US Marshals Task Force, Miami Police Department, Miami-Dade Police Department, and our own team...
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Live Music This Weekend in Winter Haven: Where to Catch Local Artists

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Live music fans will have plenty of opportunities to enjoy local performers this weekend in Winter Haven, with solo artists, bands, karaoke and a...
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