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PCSO Asking Public’s Help in Identifying Man Allegedly Involved in Over 50 Retail Theft Incidents

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The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a string of retail thefts that occurred at the same Publix store in Lakeland between April 1, 2025 and November 5, 2025. The suspect, pictured here, stole approximately 278 items in fifty different...
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Young Davenport Woman Killed In Fiery Crash On Osceola Polk Line Road Friday

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A Davenport woman was killed late Friday night in a single-vehicle crash in Osceola County, according to information released by Lieutenant Tara Crescenzi, Public Affairs Officer for the Florida Highway Patrol. The crash occurred at approximately 11:53 p.m. on Thursday,...
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Man Arrested After Stabbing Incident in Winter Haven 

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A 55 Year Old Man is Behind Bars After Stabbing A Man Following A DisturbanceOn Feb. 5, 2026 at approximately 10:56 a.m., Winter Haven Police responded to the call of a stabbing located at a residence on Lucerne Loop Rd....
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Deputies Arrest Man in Lakeland Wanted on Human Trafficking-Related Charges

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33-year old Joseph Andrew Olavarria had an active Hillsborough County warrant for: Solicitation to Commit Human Trafficking for Commercial Sexual Activity Victim less than 18, Use of Computer Services or Devices to Solicit Certain illegal Acts, and Transmission of...
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Suspect in U.S. Illegally Arrested for Hit and Run Crash

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A suspect who is in the country illegally from Venezuela was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office after rear ending another vehicle in Davenport and fleeing the county. Jose Valero-Colina, DOB 12/14/91, has been charged with leaving the scene...
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Suspect Accused of Arson, Felony Criminal Mischief Found in U.S. Illegally

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A suspect who is in the country illegally from Mexico was arrested and charged with multiple crimes he committed at a home and a business in Wahneta. He provided full confessions and an ICE hold has been placed on...
Polk County Sheriff's Office

Suspect in U.S. Illegally Arrested For Leaving Scene of Crash and DUI With Property Damage

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A suspect who is in the country illegally from Mexico was apprehended by the Polk County Sheriff's Office after he was seen crashing his friend's truck and then running into a wooded area. Omar Sotero-Vera, DOB 1/19/04, has been charged...
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Eagle Lake Man Arrested by PCSO Detectives in Child Pornography Case

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The Polk County Sheriff's Office Cyber Crimes Unit has arrested an Eagle Lake man for 46 counts of possession of child pornography, enhanced (F2), and three drug-related charges, after receipt of a cyber tip led them to serve a...
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Borrowed Phone Leads to Felony Charges Against Lake Wales Man

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On January 6th, a Lake Wales woman reported that her cell phone was stolen by a known person. The crime occurred on December 29th. She said that 37-year old Andrew Joseph McHaffie had asked to borrow her phone to call...
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Sheriff Judd: ‘Predators Belong in Jail’ After Detectives Arrest Fort Meade Man Accused Of Distributing Child Sexual Abuse Material

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Polk County Sheriff’s Office Press Cyber Crimes Unit detectives from the Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested 22-year-old Adrian Sanchez of Ft. Meade, a CT Tech at Advent Health Sebring, and charged him with 16 counts of promoting sexual performance...
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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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