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Polk County Sheriff's Office

Polk County Man Charged After Ambulance Hit-and-Run Crash in Lakeland

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An ambulance transporting a patient was involved in a crash Tuesday, June 30, 2026 and the other driver involved drove away from the scene. The crash occurred at around 9:00 am on Harden Boulevard in Lakeland, near the intersection of Ariana Street. The...
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ICE Contacted After Undercover Investigation Leads to Arrest at Lakeland Massage Parlor

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Polk County Sheriff’s Office Press Release On Monday, June 22, 2026, undercover detectives from the Polk County Sheriff's Office Vice Unit conducted an on-going operation focused on identifying possible human trafficking victims and possible illegal conduct in a massage...
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One Person Shot Following Altercation in Winter Haven

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WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – One person was hospitalized Monday after a shooting in a Winter Haven neighborhood, according to the Winter Haven Police Department. Police responded to the area of 9th Court NE and Ware Avenue NE after receiving reports...
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Woman Dies After Being Struck In Early Morning Crash On SR 33, Lakeland Police Investigating

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A woman was killed early Sunday morning after she was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross State Road 33 in Lakeland, according to the Lakeland Police Department. Officers were dispatched to the 5700 block of State Road 33...
Polk County Sheriff's Office

One Dead, One Critical After Bicycle and Scooter Collide Head-On in Lakeland Area

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A collision between a bicycle and a scooter late Friday night, June 26, 2026 in the Kathleen area of Lakeland resulted in the death of one man, and critical injury to another.  Deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched at...
Polk County Sheriff's Office

Davenport Woman Facing Multiple Animal Cruelty Charges After 1 Dead Dog & Multiple Puppies Found

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PCSO Animal Cruelty Investigations detectives have charged 33 yo Caroline Kanyamauri with 10 counts animal cruelty and neglect after a family member reported finding 4 puppies and a dog in deplorable conditions at Caroline's home. 33-year-old Caroline Kanyamauri (DOB 11/17/1992)...
Polk County Sheriff's Office

South County Jail Contract Nurse Faces Narcotics Charges

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PCSO Press Release A nurse employed by CFG Health Systems (the contracted medical provider for the Polk County Sheriff’s Office) who currently works at the South County Jail was arrested for possession of cocaine on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Winter...
Lakeland

Cyber Crimes Detectives Arrest Lakeland Man On Five Felony Child Pornography Charges

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PCSO Press Release On June 23, 2026, PCSO Cyber Crimes detectives arrested 29-year-old Wesly Hulin of Lakeland and charged him with 5 counts promoting sexual performance of a child after receipt of a NCMEC (National Center for Missing and Endangered Children)...
Polk County Sheriff's Office

PCSO Arrests Two Men in Connection with Fatal Polk City Hit-and-Run Crash From April

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PCSO’s Traffic Homicide investigators solve April fatal hit & run crash in Polk City Two men were arrested by Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, as part of an investigation of a fatal hit and run...
Polk County Sheriff's Office

Auburndale Woman Facing Animal Cruelty Charges After Allegedly Duck Taping Dogs Muzzle Shut

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A Polk County Sheriff’s Office investigation into animal cruelty began with a photo of a dog on Facebook and ended with the arrest later that day of an Auburndale woman. The dog had been found with duct tape wrapped around...
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Haines City Police Officer Arrested After Allegedly Using FLOCK Cameras to Track Estranged Wife

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By Carl Fish HAINES CITY, Fla. — A Haines City police officer has been arrested after an internal investigation found he allegedly used the...
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