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Man Allegedly Threatens to Shoot Victims After Pickup Truck Crash; Arrested by Polk Deputies

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On Saturday, January 10, 2026, at about 10:19 pm, deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to a crash scene at County Road 54 and O’Connor Road, northwest of Lakeland. The crash was a minor collision between two pickup...
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Sheriff’s Office Seeks Suspect After Student’s Laptop Stolen at Bus Stop

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CRIME: GRAND THEFTCRIME SCENE: MAYFAIR WAY & CREWS LAKE RD, LAKELANDPOLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE 25-51136 On the morning of December 16, 2025, a school student was waiting near Mayfair Way and Crews Lake Rd in Lakeland for the school...
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PCSO Deputies Find Armed Man Wearing Bra and Prosthetic Breasts at Construction Site

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A 39-year-old man from Altamonte Springs was arrested after Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) deputies found him armed and trespassing at a construction site, according to a briefing earlier this week by Sheriff Grady Judd. Sheriff Judd said deputies responded...
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Wauchula Woman Arrested for Unlawful Sexual Activity With Polk County Teen 

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On January 5, 2026, PCSO detectives arrested 43-year-old Marie Ibarra of Wauchula on charges related to unlawful sexual activity with a minor. The investigation began in December when the victim’s mother discovered videos on her son’s phone showing Ibarra performing...
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Dundee Man Wanted for Armed Kidnapping, Armed Burglary and Aggravated Assault

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UPDATE- Jamarcus Fowler was arrested Monday afternoon and booked in at the Sheriff’s Processing Center. Original post Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Dundee area early Saturday morning, January 3, 2026, after a carjacking was reported. The deputies...
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Santa Didn’t Bring Bail: Man Caught in Stolen Fire Shirt and Grady Judd Hat on Christmas Morning

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A Haines City man found wearing a WHFD Recruit shirt and a PCSO Grady Judd cowboy hat is spending the holidays behind bars - without the shirt or the hat. On Christmas morning (December 25, 2025) at approximately 7:00 a.m., Winter...
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Traffic Stop in Winter Haven Leads to Three Felony Drug Arrests

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A traffic stop in Winter Haven resulted in three arrests on felony drug charges after officers discovered cocaine and other narcotics-related items inside a vehicle. On Monday, December 15, 2025, at approximately 9:28 p.m., a Winter Haven patrol officer observed...
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Understanding Smishing: How to Protect Yourself from Text Message Scams

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Smishing—short for “SMS phishing”—is a growing tactic used by cybercriminals to deceive victims into sharing sensitive or personal information through fraudulent text messages. These messages are crafted to look legitimate but are designed to trick you into clicking harmful...
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Eagle Lake Man Arrested For Aggravated Child Abuse In Case Involving Critically Injured Three-Month-Old

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The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 24-year-old Zachary Ingram (DOB 12/05/01)of Eagle Lake and charged him with aggravated child abuse, a first degree felony, for causing critical injuries to a three-month-old baby for whom he was caring. The investigation began on...
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PCSO Arrests Eight Philadelphia Teens Accused of Stealing $2,296 From Dick’s in Posner Plaza

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Polk County Sheriff’s Office Press Release The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has arrested eight teenagers who were caught in the act of conspiring to steal more than $2,000 worth of merchandise from Dick’s Sporting Goods in Posner Plaza, Davenport. On...
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Winter Haven Police Call Case “Absolutely Heartbreaking” as Grandmother Faces Manslaughter Charge – After Child Died In Hot Car

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A 74-year-old grandmother has been taken into custody and charged in the death of her 17-month-old granddaughter. In a heartbreaking event back on March 31,...
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