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Polk County Sheriff's Office

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 Arrests Illegal Alien for Interfering with a Train and Fighting with Law Enforcement

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The following is a press release by PCSO: “PCSO Arrests Illegal Alien for Interfering with a Train and Fighting with Law Enforcement On August 30, 2025, deputies with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 38-year-old Josue Castaneda-Castro following a series of...
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Traffic Stop Turns Violent: Dundee Man Drags Lake Wales Officer and K9 with Vehicle

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Lake Wales, Fla. (August 31, 2025) – Marlon Arrindell, age 36 was arrested after fleeing from a traffic stop that injured a Lake Wales Police Officer and his canine partner. The incident began on the morning of Sunday, August 31 before 8:00...
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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...
Polk County Fire Rescue

Polk County Fire Rescue Crew Delivers Child in Highland City

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PCFR Press Release   Bartow, Fla. (Aug. 20, 2025) — Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR) members assisted in welcoming a new life on Tuesday, Aug. 19 in Highland City. Firefighter/Paramedic George Gibson along with Firefighter/EMT Daniel Banks and Firefighter/EMT Madison Bennett...
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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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