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Polk County Sheriff's Office

Man Arrested After Allegedly Stealing Almost $800 Worth of Lottery Tickets From Lakeland Convenience Store

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29-year old David Martinez Santiesteban of Brandon got arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office on September 5th. Four thefts of lottery tickets had occurred at a convenience store in south Lakeland. The thefts happened on August 24th, 28th, 29th,...
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PCSO Detectives Arrest 28 Suspects and Confiscate 48 Illegal Gambling Machines During “Operation Bad Odds”

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Polk County Sheriff's undercover detectives conducted an investigation into those who possess and operate illegal gambling machines in stores throughout the county during "Operation Bad Odds," resulting in 28 arrests and the confiscating of 48 illegal gambling machines. We...
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PCSO Deputies Investigating Crash With Injuries On Cypress Gardens Blvd. Saturday Afternoon

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Winter Haven, FL – The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a serious traffic crash that occurred shortly after 1:10 p.m. today at the intersection of Cypress Gardens Blvd SE and 8th Street SE in Winter Haven. Multiple vehicles were...
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“License? No, But Here’s My Debit Card”: Repeat Winter Haven Offender Busted Again

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Polk County Sheriff’s Office: 57-year old William Lee Walters of Winter Haven has accumulated quite the criminal history over the years. He has been sent to Florida prison six times for a total of 13 years. He's been arrested for...
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Polk County Sheriff’s Office Hosting Firearms Safety Course/Concealed Weapons Class

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The Polk County Sheriff's Office is conducting a Firearms Safety Course/Concealed Weapons Class on Saturday, September 13th, from 8:00 am - Noon. If registration for the class fills up, a second afternoon class will be added for 1:00 pm...
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Winter Haven Crash Leads to DUI Arrest; Suspect in U.S. Illegally Faces Enhanced Charges

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Suspect here illegally arrested for DUI and hit-and-run; charges enhanced due to illegal status On Saturday evening, August 16, 2025, Polk County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Nicaraguan man who is in the country illegally after he crashed his vehicle into...
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Fort Meade Woman Charged with Attempted Murder After Fight Over Bed Sheets

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Fort Meade, Fla. — Newly released details from an arrest affidavit shed light on a violent incident in Fort Meade that left one woman facing an attempted murder charge. According to a Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrest affidavit, deputies responded...
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Multiple Suspects Arrested in Lake Winterset Riot

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The Polk County Sheriff's Office has arrested eight suspects involved in a violent disturbance of the peace at Lake Winterset that occurred on August 2, 2025.  PCSO received a call on August 2nd at 3p.m reporting an in-progress fight near...
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Illegal Immigration Status Enhances Charges For 29-Year-Old Arrested in Polk County After Allegedly Getting Minor Pregnant

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Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives have arrested 29-year-old Porfirio Cruz of Plant City following an investigation into an unlawful sexual relationship with a 16-year-old girl. The investigation began after the girl delivered a stillborn infant at a local hospital. Detectives...
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Convicted Felon Caught Allegedly Smoking Marijuana in Closed Winter Haven Park With Toddler and Loaded Gun in Vehicle

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A convicted felon from Orlando learned the hard way that you don’t sit in a Winter Haven park after dark and smoke marijuana – with a two year-old in the car.On August 7, 2025 at approximately 8:53 p.m., officers...
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Only Looking for Cigarettes”: Winter Haven Woman Arrested After Trying Car Doors, Police Say

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On August 23, 2026 at approximately 11:22 a.m., Winter Haven officers responded to a residence on Giorgio Dr. in Winter Haven regarding a suspicious person...
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