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Save the Date for the Next Polk County Sheriff’s Office Women’s Basic Self Defense* and Personal Safety* Class

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The next Polk County Sheriff's Office Women’s Basic Self Defense* and Personal Safety* class is scheduled for August 3rd. Join our Crime Prevention Unit for a couple of hours to learn some basic moves and information that could help keep...
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Felony Warrant Obtained For Bendarious Kwatz Leaks

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Winter Haven Public Safety Department - A felony warrant has been obtained for 23 year-old Bendarious Kwatz Leaks for multiple felony charges. If you know where he is, you can remain anonymous and be eligible for a CASH reward.On...
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Lake Alfred Crash Results in Overturned Dump Truck

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On July 15, during the late afternoon hours, a dump truck was involved in a crash in Lake Alfred, which resulted in the dump truck overturning. The crash occured on HWY 17 right near Lake Haines in Lake Alfred...
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Man Caught on Camera Breaking Into Winter Haven Apartment Stealing Dog and Allegedly Also Taking Firearm and Cash

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Winter Haven Public Safety Department - Can you identify this guy?? He burglarized an apartment and not only taking the victim's firearm and cash, he took the victim's French Bulldog named Stormii.On 7-8-24 at approximately 7:10 p.m., the male...
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Multiple Patients Transported After Multi-Vehicle Collision in Lakeland

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This morning, July 15, 2024 just before 10 am, a call came in for a traffic collision on Winter Lake Road in Lakeland. Six units were assigned to the scene: - BC003 - EN028 - EN039 - MD034 - MD234 - MR039 Very few details have...
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Port St. Lucie Man Arrested in Lakeland on Multiple Charges After Fleeing Police on Motorcycle at Speeds Over 110 MPH

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In the early morning hours of July 13, 2024 just after 2:00 a.m., Florida Highway Patrol troopers spotted a speeding 2005 Ducati 800 Super Sport motorcycle on US-92, west of Berkley Road.  Troopers attempted a traffic stop, but the rider...
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Registered sex offender living in Polk charged with new sex crimes against children

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A registered sex offender who was convicted in Hardee County in 1991 for a sex offense against a child was arrested yesterday by the Polk County Sheriff's Office Special Victims Unit for lewd molestation of two young victims in...
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Lakeland Man Arrested On Multiple Charges After Found Passed Out in Taco Bell Drive Thru

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On July 6, 2024, officers were dispatched to a Taco Bell drive-thru in Lakeland. Upon arrival, they found a man passed out in the driver’s seat of his car with his car in drive and foot on the brakes. The...
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PCSO Deputy Charged With DUI After Allegedly Showing Up To Work Drunk

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The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a deputy sheriff who showed up for duty on Saturday morning, June 22, 2024, and exhibited signs of being intoxicated. 27-year old Joseph Everett was taken to the Sheriff’s Processing Center and charged with Driving under the...
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Polk Sheriff To Hold Press Conference Regarding Sexual Predator Sting

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Sheriff Grady Judd and leaders from partnering law enforcement agencies will provide details tomorrow morning, Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., about a multi-law enforcement agency eight-day-long undercover investigation which focused on sexual predators who target children, solicit children...
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Creative Threads Crochet Club Starts in October

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Polk County Parks & Rec - Join us for Creative Threads Crochet Club, every first and third Wednesdays from October through December at the...
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