Detectives from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office are trying to identify the man and woman in…
Category: Sheriff’s Corner
Polk Sheriff’s Charities: Turkey Day
It’s that time of year again – time for Polk Sheriff’s Charities to give away hundreds…
Can You Identify?
Detectives are investigating a series of vehicle burglaries that have occurred in the Kings Manor Estates…
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says tech companies not doing enough to stop child porn
A local sheriff is calling out big tech companies, saying they’re not doing enough to stop…
DUI October 2021 Arrests
By PCSO Might as well call these folks gamblers, because they all gambled by either consuming…
Man illegally in U.S. arrested by PCSO for attempted murder
22-year-old Nelson Carpio Garcia, who is in the country illegally, was arrested by PCSO deputies on…
Jeepin’ with Judd scheduled February 25-27, 2022
A look back at Jeepin’ with Judd, hosted by Polk Sheriff’s Charities. The next event will…
Operation NO Tricks NO Treats
Sheriff Grady Judd is giving details about a six-day-long undercover investigation focusing on identifying and helping…
Polk County Sheriff’s new motto
@polkflsheriff #polkcountysheriff #polkcountyfl ♬ original sound – Polk Sheriff
Polk County deputy in the hospital after a two-vehicle crash
UPDATE ON THE DEPUTY THAT WAS INJURED IN A CRASH YESTERDAY IN AUBURNDALE. Statement from the…
A two-vehicle crash in unincorporated Haines City kills Winter Haven woman
A Winter Haven woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash east of Haines City Wednesday morning,…
October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is #NationalDomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth and Sheriff Judd is joining the #ShedLightOnDV campaign by encouraging everyone to replace…
Early one evening in Mulberry
Early one evening in Mulberry, Jason decided to go for a walk. For whatever reason, Jason…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office earns FCAC reaccreditation
Sheriff Grady Judd is proud to announce that on October 6, 2021, the Polk County Sheriff’s…
Polk Sheriff Grady Judd Briefed Media On Child Pornography Sting That Located 3 Victims & Resulted In 16 Arrests
Sheriff Grady Judd will brief the media this morning, Thursday, September 30, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.,…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office Computer Crimes Unit arrest 16 during Operation Guardians of Innocense VII
Polk County Sheriff’s Office concluded a month-long undercover investigation to identify suspects who possess and share…
Ducking Grady ….. HAVE YOU SEEN TANNER CUNNINGHAM?
Some suspects can be quite elusive. Tanner Cunningham is one of those. He’s a runner. No…scratch…
Coffee with a Cop Wed, October 6th, from 7 – 10 a.m.
We’re super excited about this year’s #CoffeeWithACop at Stingray Chevrolet Bartow and our brothers & sisters…
Can You Help Identify a Suspect in a Felony Theft Case?
This repeat thief really likes plants at a particular residence on Hunter Street in the Dixieland…
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance from anyone who might recognize this guy
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking for assistance from anyone who might recognize this guy.…
“As a risk manager, I said yes to the vaccine.” – Grady Judd, Sheriff
I keep getting asked if I’ve gotten the COVID-19 vaccination. I tell them it was an…
Missing Person – Silver Alert
UPDATE: She was just found safe and is with the road Rangers in Tampa Please share…
Sheriff Grady Judd says Nearly 50 Polk County deputies have COVID-19 and 4 are now hospitalized
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is facing COVID-19 at work and at home. He said that…
PCSO mourns the loss of Deputy Sheriff Christopher Broadhead
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you about the line-of-duty death…
The newest group of school safety guardians
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office held a swearing-in ceremony today for our newest group of school…
Polk County Sheriff Nabs Davenport 7-Eleven in Beer Sting
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) announced that its ongoing Operation Pop Top initiative on Monday…
Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking for tips regarding the whereabouts of 31-year old John Joseph Moore
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is asking for tips regarding the whereabouts of 31-year old John…
Polk County sheriff wants more staff, stands firm NO on body cameras
As Polk County commissioners plan for the next fiscal year’s budget, Sheriff Grady Judd came before…
Sheriff Judd: Does Congress Really Want Police Reform?
One of the most talked-about issues in the United States over the past year is police…
RIP Bloodhound Diego
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office was saddened to learn of the passing of retired Bloodhound Diego…
Five teenaged suspects with criminal histories from St. Pete captured after stealing a gun
Five teenaged suspects (ages 15-18) from St. Petersburg, all of whom have criminal histories, were apprehended…
“Where there is smoke, there’s fire”
Written by PCSO You have surely heard the old saying, “Where there is smoke, there’s fire.”Sunday…
Do you have what it takes?
Do you have what it takes? PCSO is actively seeking volunteers to serve as Citizen’s Assisted…
WANTED – 40-year-old Tex Gifford
WANTED – 40-year-old Tex Gifford for murder. Sharing for our friends at the Lake Wales Police…
Today’s Criminal Of The Day
Today’s #CriminalOfTheDay is 52-year-old Dashong Booker of Bartow, who our deputies arrested & charged with 2…
PCSO has a brand-new jail booking facility
PCSO has a brand-new jail booking facility located in Winter Haven. The Sheriff’s Processing Center, located…
National Adopt a Shelter Cat Month
June is National Adopt a Shelter Cat month, and what better way to celebrate than by…
Three Armed Juveniles Arrested With Stolen Vehicle
On Wednesday, May 26, 2021, shortly before 9:00 p.m., officers from the Lakeland Police Department were…
? Can You Help Identify??
Detectives are attempting to locate the female shown in the photos below in connection with the…
Illegal dumping
Illegal dumping can be a problem throughout Polk County, especially in the area of Poinciana. Due…
PCSO had a busy month on DUI Enforcement
April was another busy month for our DUI Enforcement crew here at the Polk County Sheriff’s…