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Lakeland

PCSO Deputies Arrested Polk County School Board School Bus Attendant for Child Abuse

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Update: Brenda Nelson was released from the Polk County Jail on Saturday evening, November 11th, after posting $1,000 bond. PCSO Deputies Arrested Polk County School Board School Bus Attendant for Child Abuse PCSO Release: On Thursday, November 9, 2017, PCSO Special Victims Unit...
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POLK MUGSHOT OF THE DAY – NOVEMBER 3, 2017

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REBEKAH BAILEY Nov 3, 2017By Polk Mugshot 0 Comments Posted in: PolkMugShot.com Race: W Sex: F DOB: 11/6/1996 Height: 505 Weight: 150 Charge Number 1 Statute: 812.014(2)(C)1 Grand Theft – $300 – < $5,000 Charge on Arrest Docket: GRAND THEFT – $300 – LT $5,000 Bond Type: Bond Number: Purge Number: Purge/Bond Amount: Surety: Cash: Bond Exp.: Disposition: Upgrade/Reduction: Charge Number 2 Statute: 901.36...
Lakeland

Lakeland Veterinarian and Husband Arrested (Again) For Felony Animal Cruelty

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Lakeland Veterinarian and Husband Arrested (Again) For Felony Animal Cruelty PCSO UPDATE RELEASE: 66-year-old Dr. Gail Nichols and her husband/co-defendant, 74-year-old Paul Smith, of Lakeland have been arrested again on an animal cruelty charge. Smith was arrested Wednesday, November 1, and...
Lakeland

Polk City Woman Arrested for DUI on a Horse, and Animal Neglect

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On Thursday, 11/02/17 at about 1:37 p.m., Polk County Sheriff's deputies arrested a Polk City woman for DUI on a horse, on Combee Road near North Crystal Lake Road, in Lakeland. Donna Byrne, 53-years old, was additionally charged with animal...
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POLK MUGSHOT OF THE DAY – NOVEMBER 2, 2017

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CASEY WILSON Nov 2, 2017By Polk Mugshot 0 Comments Posted in: PolkMugShot.com Race: W Sex: M DOB: 4/5/1977 Height: 601 Weight: 300 Charge Number 1 Statute: 316.193(1).. DUI Alchohol or Drugs Charge on Arrest Docket: DUI Alchohol or Drugs Bond Type: SB Bond Number: B059818 Purge Number: Purge/Bond Amount: Surety: 15000.00 Cash: Bond Exp.: Disposition: Bail* Upgrade/Reduction: Charge Number 2 Statute: 893.147 (1)**** POSS...
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POLK MUGSHOT OF THE DAY – OCTOBER 24, 2017

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JARON SKIPPER Oct 24, 2017By Polk Mugshot 0 Comments Posted in: PolkMugShot.com Race: W Sex: M DOB: 9/8/1980 Height: 600 Weight: 175 Charge Number 1 Statute: 901.31* FAILURE TO APPEAR (1st Degree Misdemeanor) Charge on Arrest Docket: FTA ARRG DEFRAUD LAWFUL URINE TEST Bond Type: Bond Number: Purge Number: Purge/Bond Amount: Surety: Cash: Bond Exp.: Disposition: Pretrial Released Upgrade/Reduction: Charge Number 2 Statute: 827.03(2)(B),...
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POLK MUGSHOT OF THE DAY – OCTOBER 23, 2017

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FERMIN GALLEGOS Oct 23, 2017By Polk Mugshot 0 Comments Posted in: PolkMugShot.com Race: W Sex: M DOB: 4/17/1993 Height: 509 Weight: 152 Charge Number 1 Statute: 843.02 Resist Officer w/o Viol. Charge on Arrest Docket: RESIST OFFICER W/O VIOLENCE Bond Type: CS Bond Number: Purge Number: Purge/Bond Amount: Surety: 1000.00 Cash: Bond Exp.: Disposition: Upgrade/Reduction: Charge Number 2 Statute: 812.014(2)(D). Grand Theft from Dwelling...
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POLK MUGSHOT OF THE DAY – OCTOBER 18, 2017

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POLK MUGSHOT OF THE DAY - OCTOBER 18, 2017 JAMES TAYLOR Oct 18, 2017By Polk Mugshot 0 Comments Posted in: PolkMugShot.com Race: W Sex: M DOB: 5/15/1973 Height: 507 Weight: 230 Charge Number 1 Statute: 893.147(1) Poss./Use Narcotic Paraphernalia Charge on Arrest Docket: Poss./Use Narcotic P Bond Type: Bond Number: Purge Number: Purge/Bond Amount: Surety: Cash: Bond Exp.: Disposition: Upgrade/Reduction: Charge Number 2 Statute: 893.135 (1)(F)1*******...
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POLK MUGHSOT OF THE DAY – OCTOBER 17, 2017

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ANGELA VIERA Oct 17, 2017By Polk Mugshot 0 Comments Posted in: PolkMugShot.com Race: W Sex: F DOB: 5/5/1986 Height: 505 Weight: 145 Charge Number 1 Statute: 893.135 (1)(B)2* TRAFFICKING IN COCAINE >= 28 GR Charge on Arrest Docket: TRAFFICKING IN COCAINE 28 GR Bond Type: CS Bond Number: Purge Number: Purge/Bond Amount: Surety: 15000.00 Cash: Bond Exp.: Disposition: Upgrade/Reduction: Charge Number 2 Statute: 893.13(6)(B)*...
Lakeland

PCSO Detectives Arrested Organized Retail Crime Suspects During Racketeering Investigation

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PCSO FULL PRESS RELEASE: In October 2017, the PCSO Organized Retail Crime (ORC) Unit identified and arrested eight suspects who were working together to steal thousands of dollars' worth of merchandize from four Lakeland retail stores: Lowes (3600 US Hwy...
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