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Sex Offender Who Ripped Firearm From Polk County Deputy & Then Fled Was Caught After He Jumps In Lakeland Lake

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PCsO Press Release The Polk County Sheriff's Office was involved in a foot pursuit of a sexual offender suspect near the 700-Block of North Lorri Avenue in Lakeland that began at approximately 2:46 PM on Thursday, January 9, 2025. Deputies...
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Hardee Corrections Officer Arrested for DUI and Property Damage

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The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 28-year-old Dylan Kennedy of Winter Haven for DUI and DUI with property damage on Saturday, January 4, 2025.  On Saturday, January 4, 2025, deputies were dispatched to an automated crash alert received by the Emergency Communications...
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Polk County Sheriff’s Office Makes 78 DUI Arrests in December

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Polk County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested 78 people for Driving Under the Influence of alcohol and/or drugs in December. These 78 arrests were PCSO arrests only, and do not include arrests in Polk County made by any of the city...
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Domestic Disturbance Leads To Barricaded Suspect On Yeomans Path In North East Lakeland

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The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that they are currently on scene of a domestic disturbance that began at 8:30pm Friday night. According to Brian Bruchey, Public Information Officer, with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office a male &...
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PCSO Arrests Carjacking Suspect in Wahneta

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On January 2, 2025, at approximately 4:20 PM, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the intersection of 1st StreetWest and Rifle Range Road in Wahneta in reference to an armed disturbance. The victim was in the area working as...
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It’s Been A Week And The Gunman Who Killed Asiya Roberts-Husband Is Still Being Sought By Haines City Police

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Just one week ago, on Friday, December 27th, Haines City was shaken by a heart-wrenching tragedy that claimed the life of a vibrant young woman named Asiya. The incident unfolded near the intersection of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr....
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Winter Haven Fire Station Thief Continues with More Charges

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You may remember that PCSO posted about Patrick last week, when he stole equipment from Polk County Fire Rescue… Right before Christmas. Well, he might be in jail, but he’s continuing to be charged with burglaries. Today, our (PCSO)...
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Two Arrested in Winter Haven for Possession of Drugs

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Cody wanted Reanna. Reanna wanted Cody. The Polk County Sheriff's Office wanted Cody, and took Reanna too. In other words, they were both arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. The PCSO was looking for 29-year old Cody Huggins...
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Auburndale Man Arrested Twice for Dine and Dash Incidents in Winter Haven

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Winter Haven Police Department:24 year-old Shane Wiley of Auburndale was recently arrested twice, once by PCSO and next by WHPD for Dining & Dashing from two Winter Haven restaurants. He actually was a former employee of one and all...
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Haines City Police Arrest Man Charging Him With Attempted Murder After Domestic Situation Gets Ugly

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HAINES CITY, FL – The Haines City Police Department Criminal Investigations Division is investigating a shooting that occurred in the area of Tennessee Street within the city limits of Haines City. On Sunday, December 29, 2024, at approximately 5:45 P.M.,...
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Each month we feature bestselling, award-winning, and highly acclaimed authors from around the world. These featured writers and thought leaders cover a wide range of...
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