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Lakeland Police Looking For Theft Suspects Who Used Stolen Credit Cards at Multiple Lakeland Stores

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Lakeland Police Department - HELP US IDENTIFY THEFT SUSPECTS Shortly after the Victim's wallet was stolen from Hobby Lobby on South Florida Avenue, the two suspects pictured used credit cards from the wallet at Target (Harden Blvd) and GameStop (Lakeside...
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Lakeland Man Arrested After Stealing Trailer with Nearly $70,000 Worth of Items Inside

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The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Lakeland man on July 31, 2024 for stealing a trailer filled with nearly $70,000 worth of items inside. The suspect was identified as Robert Reynolds of Lakeland. It should be noted that this...
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Officers Find Vehicle Engulfed in Flames and No Person on Scene in Winter Haven

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Winter Haven Public Safety Department- Anyone who happened to be traveling on Hwy 17 at Ave. M NW (in front of St. Joseph's Catholic Church) Sunday morning (Aug. 18) right after midnight may have information regarding this crash.Winter Haven...
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Facebook Marketplace Sale Turns Into Trio Being Arrested

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Polk County Sheriff’s Office- It started Sunday evening, August 18th at around 8pm at Winston Baptist Church at 3233 Old Tampa Highway in Lakeland. The 23-year old victim was selling her iPhone via Facebook Marketplace. She agreed to meet up with...
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Pair Arrested For Trespassing And Burglary In Lake Wales

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The Lake Wales Police Department arrested London Montgomery (DOB 3/9/1961), of Lake Wales, on August 6 and he was charged with Unarmed Burglary - Unoccupied Dwelling. His Co-Defendant, Tonya Duashaye Rivers, date of birth and place of residence unknown,...
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Polk County Sheriff’s Office Hosting Cadet Program Information Session

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Polk County Sheriff’s Office- Are you a high school student with an interest in joining law enforcement someday? Come join our Cadet Unit! This program is designed to introduce students to the world of law enforcement while teaching them discipline,...
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Police Presence at Lake Mariam in Winter Haven Raises Questions Within Community

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Yesterday afternoon, August 14, 2024 officers responded to the Lake Mariam boat ramp area off of Dundee Road in Winter Haven. Winter Haven Police Department responded, along with assistance from Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Polk County Fire Rescue. There...
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Dinner With Deputies At Chick-fil-a

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Polk County Sheriff’s Office - Winter Haven & Auburndale areas… Join PCSO deputies from Central District at Chick-Fil-A in Winter Haven for "Dinner with Deputies" today…Wednesday, August 14th from 5-8pm. Our deputies who have "Pride in Service" for the people...
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Homeless Man Charged With July Stabbing Death Of Winter Haven Woman

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Winter Haven Detectives have made an arrest in the July 26 stabbing death of 26 year-old Angel Snell. Twenty-one year-old Kenneth Lawrence Foresyth Jr, (DOB 10-21-02, Homeless) was taken into custody on Aug. 13, 2024 following a dedicated and diligent...
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Man Caught on Camera Causing Chaos and Stealing Items from Local Lakeland Toy Store

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Heartland Crime Stoppers - On August 1st, just before midnight, the suspect in this video broke into Decks & Dice Tournament Center at 4863 US 92, east of Lakeland, and stole numerous trading cards and games (Pokemon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, and...
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57-Year-Old Lakeland Man Dies After SUV Crashes Near Lake Bonny

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A 57-year-old Lakeland man died Friday after his SUV left Longfellow Boulevard, struck a signpost and continued downhill to the shoreline of Lake Bonny,...
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