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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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Man Arrested for Stealing Car from Repair Shop, Allegedly Tells Police It Was Left for Homeless Use

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A man is charged with Grand Theft of a Motor Vehicle and Possession of Methamphetamine telling authorities that he took the vehicle from a Winter Haven repair shop after he was given permission by management to use the vehicle...
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Convicted Felon on Run for Over two years on Warrant for Attempted First Degree Murder Arrested

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A convicted felon on the run for more than two years on a warrant for Attempted First Degree Murder is behind bars after Winter Haven officers locate him at Abbey Lane Apartments.On Aug. 1, 2025 at approximately 8:19 p.m.,...
Lake Wales Police Department

Lake Wales Suspect on Probation Arrested for Attempted Murder After Online Feud Turns Violent

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Lake Wales Police Department Press Release Lake Wales, Fla. (July 30, 2025) – Rashad Mullings, age 23 was arrested after discharging a firearm at the victim. The incident took place on Tuesday, July 29 at 11:30pm. Mullings was upset over an argument...
Polk County

Former Polk County Deputy Faces New Charges for Meth Trafficking Following Previous Allegations of Theft

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Polk County, FL – A former deputy with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office who was previously investigated for allegedly stealing money from a suspect during a traffic stop has now been arrested on new charges involving methamphetamine trafficking. According to...
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Winter Haven Man Behind Bars After Allegedly Committing Lewd Acts in Front of Adult and Four Young Children

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A Winter Haven man is behind bars after he committed lewd acts in front of an adult and four young children.Thirty-year-old Tavarus Harrison of Winter Haven was taken into custody on July 18, 2025 after an adult female flagged...
Lakeland Police Department

Lakeland Man Arrested After Fleeing in Stolen Truck; Passenger Also Faces Drug, Trespassing Charges

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Lakeland Man Arrested After Fleeing in Stolen Truck; Passenger Also Faces Drug, Trespassing Charges Lakeland, FL – July 23, 2025 A stolen truck, a late-night police pursuit, and two suspects now facing a long list of charges—this was the result of...
Lakeland Police Department

Scam Alert: Caller Impersonates Lakeland Police Sergeant, Demands Meeting Over Fake Warrant

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Lakeland Police Department Press Release LAKELAND, FL (July 22, 2025) – On Monday, July 21, 2025 the Lakeland Police began receiving multiple reports of a phone scam. Reportees had similar accounts of an unknown subject calling claiming to be a...
Auburndale

Auburndale Woman Charged with Burglary and Grand Theft After Incident in Winter Haven

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33-year old Allison Brooke Smith of Auburndale was recently arrested by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office. A past-occurred burglary and theft was reported to the PCSO. The location of the crime was a residence on 33rd Street NW in the Inwood...
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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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