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Community message from the Polk County Sheriff's Office and Polk County Waste Resource Management inviting all residents of the Unincorporated areas of Polk City to participate in the Large Scale “Clean it up to Green it up” event this Saturday, May 18th from 8 a.m. to 12-noon by placing trash by your curbside no later than 8 a.m. This program will provide disposal of items NOT generally collected with your regular garbage pick-ups; such as remodeling and household construction debris, shingles, drywall, wood, fencing, cabinets etc.  NO hazardous waste or tires will be collected at curbside, but a “Free” Tire Recycling Event is open to the public at Polk City - City Hall, 123 Broadway Blvd., SE this date 5/18 from 8-12 noon.  ONLY Polk County Residents may discard up to 10 standard vehicle sized tires at this event, so please bring your ID.  Both services the Curbside Cleanup and Tire Recycling will be provided by Republic Services.  Any additional questions, call Keep Polk County Beautiful at 863-676-7019.

Polk County Sheriff's Office is advising residents of Frostproof about the recent trend in reported vehicle burglaries in your neighborhood. During the evening, overnight hours to unlocked vehicles where thieves remove any items of value left in plain sight; like money, cellphones or electronics, and at times have done damage to the inside of the vehicle.  Please ensure to keep your vehicle doors & windows locked and personal items of value placed securely out-of-sight or removed. Should you see any suspicious persons or activities in your area, immediately call the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 863-635-7849 to make a report; or if you want to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-8477.

Polk County Sheriff's Office is advising residents of Polk City about the recent trend in reported vehicle burglaries and thefts in your neighborhoods.  During the evening/overnight hours unlocked vehicles were entered by thieves removing any items of value left in plain sight; like money, credit cards or electronics.  Please ensure to keep your vehicle doors & windows locked and personal items of value placed securely out-of-sight or removed. Should you see any suspicious persons or activities in your area, immediately call the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 863-298-6200 to make a report; or if you want to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-8477.

MEETING Notice from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the “SNAP” Skyview Neighborhood Association inviting you to attend their monthly community meeting this coming Monday, May 6th at 7:00 p.m. at the Resurrection Church located on the corner of Skyview and Reynolds Rd.  Guest Speaker will be Polk County Sheriff's Office Crime Prevention Specialist Smith giving an overview of programs available to the community. All are welcome to attend and support the community.

FOUND**MISSING CHILD ALERT from the Polk County Sheriff's Office seeking a 3-year old Hispanic female, named Ashley, DOB 5/22/2009, black hair, brown eyes, wearing a pink top with shorts and sandals.  Last seen in Lake Wales, running in the area of First Street and Polk Avenue.  If you have seen Ashley or know her whereabouts, please call Lake Wales Detective Rodriguez at 863-232-9827.  Thank you for your assistance.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is seeking information from the public in reference to the recent theft of 2 & 3-wheeler bicycles occurring throughout the Nalcrest community on April 23rd from noon until 6 p.m.  Residents are encouraged to mark their property for identification and/or lock it up when unattended.  Should you see any suspicious persons or activities in your area, call the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 863-298-6200 to make a report.  If you have any information on these incidents, call Detective Addison at 863-678-4115 or should you want to remain anonymous and eligible for a reward, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-8477.

Traffic alert from the Polk County Sheriff's Office advising residence and drivers that the Sheriff Office is working a deputy-involved crash off Bomber Road & US 17 near Spruce Road in Winter Haven.  Please try to avoid this area if possible, until further notice.  PCSO deputies are also seeking information about this crash, which occurred approx. 9:00 a.m. today, Friday April 26th.  Any witnesses who may have heard or seen anything, even as insignificant as they think it may be – are strongly urged to call the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at 863-298-6200 to report it.  Thank you for your patience during this difficult time.

Sexual predator relocation notice from the Polk County Sheriff's Office informing residents that a sexual predator has recently moved into your surrounding neighborhood. The predator’s name is: MARCUS JUDD, W/M, DOB: 01/26/1988, and has established transient residency at Passion Play Road and South 9th Street, Lake Wales, FL.  The Sheriff’s Office is mandated by law to notify the public when a registered sex predator relocates. You may view his public flyer, or obtain more information on sex offenders and predators in your area, by contacting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement toll free number at 1-888-357-7332 or at the FDLE website at offender.fdle.state.fl.us. In addition, you may connect to the Polk County Sheriff's Office at www.polksheriff.org, and follow the appropriate links under Popular Searches, Sexual Offender Locator.

Community message from the Polk County Sheriff's Office inviting all residents of the Florence Villa Community to the Keep Polk County Beautiful Clean-Up happening this Saturday, April 13th from 8 a.m. to 12-noon at the Wilfred Smith Resource Center located at 135 Avenue Y NE in Winter Haven.  Please bring all your OLD tires and any other material that is not normally picked up on your weekly trash day.  This service is free of charge in conjunction with the Community Day & Health Expo at the Resource Center happening from 10- 2 p.m.  All are welcome to attend by Keeping Polk County Healthy & Beautiful!

Polk County Sheriff's Office has investigated recent burglaries in the Wilmington Apartments that have occurred from unlocked vehicle and residences.  Please lock your cars and homes, and report anything suspicious to the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 863-298-6200.

Meeting notice from the Polk County Sheriff's Office and the Medulla community reminding you about the monthly meetings held on the last Monday of each month; same time, same place.  The next upcoming meeting is this Monday, March 25th at 7 p.m., gathering at 1049 Parker Road in Lakeland.  All are welcome to attend this meeting or future meetings and if you should have any questions please call the Medulla Resource Center at 863-647-4035.

An invitation from the Polk County Sheriff's Office; Keep Polk County Beautiful; and Polk County Waste Resource Management for you to participate in their “Clean It Up to Green It Up” Program in the unincorporated Davenport Community, tomorrow - Saturday March 9th.  This one day, large scale, trash pick-up will provide for disposal of items that are NOT collected on your normal trash pick-up; this pick-up will be for remodeling & household construction debris such as shingles, drywall, etc. on THIS DAY ONLY and, NO tires.  All households are asked to participate by placing these items by the curb no later than 10 am for this one-day event.  

In addition, a FREE Tire Recycling event will take place from 8 a.m. to noon at the Old Davenport School of the Arts, located at 8 Palmetto Street.  Polk County Residents may discard of up to 10 tires at the event and MUST be the STANDARD VEHICLE SIZE ONLY. Thank you.

MEETING Notice from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the Eloise Community inviting you to attend the Community Meeting tonight, Thursday, March 7th at 6:00 p.m. held at the Johnny & Freda Brooks Eloise Resource Center located at Snively Avenue & 8th Street in Eloise.  All are welcome to attend in support of the community. 

Important message from the Polk County Sheriff's Office
informing residents of Polk City/Mt. Olive Shores Road area of reports in Vehicle Burglaries and Thefts in your neighborhoods.  Please remember to secure your residence, vehicles, and any valuables.  If you see any suspicious persons or vehicles around your community or have any information regarding an incident, please call the Polk County Sheriff's Office immediately at 863-298-6200.  Should you want to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-8477.

MEETING Notice from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the “SNAP” Skyview Neighborhood Association inviting you to attend their monthly community meeting this coming Monday, March 4th at 7:00 p.m. at the Rhema Word of Faith International Church located on the corner of Skyview and Reynolds Rd.  Guest Speaker is Commissioner Ed Smith, will be updating with the ongoing events in Polk County.  All are welcome to attend and support the community.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office has received several  burglary complaints in your area, particularly in the Lake Wales Campground area. Please remember to lock the doors and windows to your homes and cars, and remove valuables as a deterrent to criminals.  Also notify the Polk County Sheriff's Office of any suspicious persons or incidents in your neighborhood by calling 863-298-6200. Thank you and be alert!

Sexual predator relocation notice from the Polk County Sheriff's Office informing residents that a sexual predator has recently moved into your area. The predator’s name is: JOSE SOSA, Hispanic/M, DOB: 01/05/1986, and has established residency at 2559 McCown Road, Lake Wales, FL.  The Sheriff’s Office is mandated by law to notify the public when a registered sex predator relocates.  For more information on sex offenders and predators, please contact the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) toll free number at 1-888-357-7332 or you may connect to the Polk County Sheriff's Office on the World Wide Web at www.polksheriff.org, and follow the appropriate links under Popular Searches, Sexual Offender Locator.

An informational message from the Polk County Sheriff's Office to make residents aware there have been phone solicitation scams in your area where callers are posing as someone trying to collect a debt by seeking personal information.  Please be very vigilant to whom you provide any personal or financial information to, and always check with your financial institution, credit union or bank before supplying any account or personal data to a random caller.  Should you feel you have been the victim of such a scam, please call the Polk County Sheriff's Office to make a report at 863-298-6200.  Thank you for your attention to this serious matter.

MEETING Notice from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the “SNAP” Skyview Neighborhood Association inviting you to attend their monthly community meeting and election of officers, held this Monday, February 4th at 7:00 p.m. at the Resurrection Church located on the corner of Skyview and Reynolds Rd.  All are welcome to attend and support the community. 

Sexual predator relocation notice from the Polk County Sheriff's Office informing residents that a sexual predator has recently moved into your area. The predator’s name is: LEROY HAMILTON, Black/Male, DOB: 02/02/1952, and has established residency at 2526 North Cook Road, Babson Park, FL.  The Sheriff’s Office is mandated by law to notify the public when a registered sex predator relocates.  For more information on sex offenders and predators, please contact the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) toll free number at 1-888-357-7332 or you may connect to the Polk County Sheriff's Office on the World Wide Web at www.polksheriff.org, and follow the appropriate links under Popular Searches, Sexual Offender Locator.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office, Polk County Fire and Legoland will be conducting an emergency readiness exercise at Legoland tomorrow Wednesday, January 23rd starting at approximately 9:00 a.m.  There will be numerous emergency vehicles and aircraft in and around Legoland during the exercise.  Please be aware of this activity and drive carefully when in the area on Wednesday morning.  This exercise should be concluded by 1:00 p.m. Thank you for your cooperation.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office seeking information from the public reference to several thefts in the Camp Mack Road, Crooked Lake and Lake Walk in Water areas.  Suspects are targeting boats that are docked along the shoreline during the night time hours, and removing fishing equipment, batteries and gas cans from boats.  Residents are encouraged to secure all items and not leave anything in their boats of value.  Should you encounter any suspicious persons or activity, contact the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 863-298-6200. If you have information concerning these thefts contact Detective Mills at 863-678-4115 extension 106.   If you would like to remain anonymous call, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-8477; and you may be eligible for a cash reward.

Important message from the Polk County Sheriff's Office, we are investigating an armed robbery that occurred in the area of Idlewild Street & McCranie Place in Lakeland on January 11th at approximately 6:15 a.m. The suspect is described as a male, about 6” tall, wearing dark clothing and armed with an unknown caliber handgun.  Please be aware and report any suspicious activity in your area.  If you have information on this or other crimes, contact Detective Katsoulis at 863-298-6923.  Should you want to remain anonymous and eligible for a reward, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-8477.

MEETING Notice from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the “SNAP” Skyview Neighborhood Association inviting you to attend their monthly community meeting held this Monday, January 7th at 7:00 p.m. at the Resurrection Church located on the corner of Skyview and Reynolds Rd.  All are welcome to attend in support the community.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is seeking information about several thefts from boats docked along the shoreline in the Camp Rosalie area during December.  Suspects are targeting the docked boats during the nighttime hours and are removing fishing equipment.  Should you encounter any suspicious activity or persons, report this by calling the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 863-298-6200.  If you have information concerning these thefts contact Detective Mills at 863-678-4115 extension 106.   If you would like to remain anonymous call, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-8477; and you may be eligible for a cash reward. Thank you for your assistance.

Polk County Sheriff's Office seeking information about an incident that occurred in Carefree Cove on Monday, 12/17. An unknown black male, about 5’6” tall with slender build, wearing a grey hoodie, blue pants, and black & red slides attempted to make contact at the residence in Carefree Cove.  Later, an unknown subject threw a concrete block through a window of the same residence.  If you have any information about this incident, please call Detective Loder at the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 298-6200.  Should you like to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-8477.

Sexual predator relocation notice from the Polk County Sheriff's Office informing residents that two (2) predators have recently moved into your surrounding area.  Please retrieve a pen & paper ready to write this information down.  The predators names are: PEDRO A. HEIST, WM, dob: 5/26/72 is residing at 1409 Dawn Heights Drive, and WARREN ALLEN, BM, dob: 3/7/72 is residing at 1411 Dawn Heights Drive in Lakeland.

The Sheriff’s Office is mandated by law to notify the public when a registered sex predator relocates.  For more information on these sex offenders and predators, please contact the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) toll free number at 1-888-357-7332 or you can connect to the Polk County Sheriff's Office on the world wide web at www.polksheriff.org.

Meeting Notice from the Polk County Sheriff's Office and the Skyview Neighborhood Association “SNAP” inviting you to attend the December meeting this Monday, December 3rd at 7 p.m. located at the Resurrection Church on Skyview & Reynolds Road.  At this time, there will be the annual Christmas Pot Luck Dinner at 7 p.m.  Please remember to bring needed can goods for collection and distribution through the church during the holiday season.  All are welcome to attend and support their community. 

Polk County Sheriff's Office Animal Control Section advising residents in the Jackson Avenue area of Bartow that the bat impounded on Monday, November 26th was confirmed Positive for Rabies from the State Laboratory today, November 28th.  Please ensure your pets are currently vaccinated for rabies and report any suspicious acting animals to the Polk County Sheriff's Office Animal Control Section at 863-499-2600.

Important message from the Polk County Sheriff's Office informing residents of the Jan Phyl Village area of the increase in robberies during the past weeks. This is a reminder to please watch for suspicious activity around your community.  If you observe suspicious vehicles, persons or activity in your neighborhood or, have information on these cases, please call Polk County Sheriff’s Detective Radabaugh at 863-298-6200.

Polk County Sheriff's Office informing residents in the area of Rockridge Road, Hwy 98 N, Old Dade City Road and West Socrum Loop Road of the recent increase in golf cart thefts in the Cypress Lakes Community.  The Sheriff's Office is seeking information regarding these crimes that occur at all hours of the day. Please report any suspicious activity immediately by calling 863-298-6200 and contact Detective Matheny or Detective Brigman with any information regarding the investigations at 863-577-1623. 

The Polk County Sheriff's Office seeking the public’s assistance with information on the multiple Criminal Mischief of Mailboxes in the Haines City area of Jennings Road, Hatchwood Drive and Sanderling Drive from November 4th at approximately 1:00 a.m.  when unknown suspects hit and damaged several mailboxes with a metal object.  If you see any suspicious persons or activity in the area or have information on the mailbox damages, please contact Detective Marin at 863-678-4115.   If you should want to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-8477, and you may be eligible for a cash reward.

Important message from the Polk County Sheriff's Office, the Mulberry Substation has responded to several residential and conveyance burglaries.  We are asking that you take all precautions necessary to safeguard your property to include, locking your vehicles, keeping items out of sight, and reporting any suspicious activity, people or incidents to law enforcement immediately by calling 863-298-6200, or 9-1-1 in emergencies.  The Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to keeping you and your property safe and we sincerely appreciate your vigilance.  Please be safe during the upcoming holiday season.

MEETING Notice from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the Wahneta Community inviting you to attend the Community Meeting tomorrow,  Thursday, November 1st at 7:00 p.m. held at the Fire Station on Rifle Range Road and Hwy 60, across from Dusty’s Camper World.  All are welcome to attend in support of the community.

Important message from the Polk County Sheriff's Office informing residence of the increase in burglaries in your neighborhood.   Residents are advised to keep your homes securely locked and to remove all valuables from your vehicle and ensure it is also locked.  Please be observant to any suspicious activity or persons in your neighborhood, and contact the PCSO to report this at 298-6200.  If you prefer to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-8477.  Thank you for your assistance.

Message from the Polk County Sheriff's Office: Seeking the public’s assistance with several incidents of residential burglary that occurred in the Parakeet Park area of Lake Wales from September 2012 to present.  Most recent incident occurred on October 16th on Cockatiel Loop where 2 golf carts were removed from a carport.  Residents are advised to keep your homes locked and be observant to any suspicious activity or persons in your neighborhood.  Contact the PCSO to report this activity at 863-298-6200; if you have any information concerning any of the previous burglaries, contact Detective Mills at 863-678-4115 or 863-287-7157.  If you prefer to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-8477, and you may be eligible for a cash reward.

Important message from the Polk County Sheriff's Office informing residents in the Duff Road area of the recent increase in vehicle and residential burglaries.  The Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding these burglaries, which occurred during the early morning and daytime hours.  Please report any suspicious activity immediately by call the PCSO at 863-298-6200, and contact Detective Matheny or Detective Brigman with any information regarding the investigations by calling 863-577-1623.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office informing residents of recent burglaries in your area.  Please be diligent about keeping your home window and doors securely LOCKED, and that you also secure your vehicles and place valuables out of sight. Be observant to any suspicious activity or persons in your neighborhood and report it immediately to the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 863-298-6200.  If you have information regarding these burglaries call Polk County Detective Ryan at 863-577-1629.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public’s assistance with several incidents of arson that have occurred in the Haines City area of Grenelefe from July 2012 to present.  The past two incidents have occurred on Corner Lake Drive during the week of September 24th through October 2nd.  The suspects are targeting residential areas and making entry into homes to start fires.  Please be diligent about keeping your home securely LOCKED, and be observant to any suspicious activity or persons in your neighborhoods.  Please contact the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 863-298-6200 to report such activity.  If you have information on concerning any of the previous arson activity call Polk County Detective Mills at 863-678-4115 or 863-287-7157.  If you should want to remain anonymous call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-226-8477, and you may be eligible for a cash reward.   

Hello, this is an important message from the Polk County Sheriff's Office advising residents we are investigating multiple vehicle burglaries in the area of Canal Drive and Hardin Combee Road, Lakeland.  The suspect(s) enter unlocked vehicles .  Please remember to securely lock your vehicles, and stow any valuables out-of-sight.  If you have information on these crimes, contact the Polk County Sheriff's Detective Michael Carver at 863-499-2400 or 1-800-226-0344.

MEETING Notice from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the Wahneta Community inviting you to attend the Community Meeting this Thursday, October 4th at 7:00 p.m. held at the Fire Department Office on Rifle Range Road and Hwy 60, across from Dusty’s Camper World.  All are welcome to attend in support of the community.

Important message from the Polk County Sheriff's Office advising residents of recent vehicle burglaries in the Frostproof area.  The Sheriff’s Office is encouraging you to always lock your vehicles doors & windows when unattended, and to stow away any valuable items such as money, cell phones or purses out-of-sight and you will greatly reduce your chances of becoming a crime victim.  If you have any information regarding these recent vehicle burglaries in Frostproof, contact the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 863-635-7849.

Message from the Polk County Sheriff's Office advising residents of the recent reports of conveyance burglaries & thefts in your neighborhood and surrounding areas.  Please remember to securely lock your residence and vehicles and stow any valuables out-of-sight.  If you see suspicious vehicles or person in your neighborhood or have information on these crimes, contact the Polk County Sheriff's Office immediately at 863-298-6200.

MEETING Notice from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the “SNAP” Skyview Neighborhood Association inviting you to attend their monthly community meeting held this Monday, September 10th at 7:00 p.m. at the Resurrection Church located on the corner of Skyview and Reynolds Rd.  All are welcome to attend in support of the community.  Thank you.

MEETING Notice from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and the Wahneta Community inviting you to attend the Community Meeting tomorrow, Thursday, September 6th at 7:00 p.m.  held at the Fire Station on Rifle Range Road and Hwy 60.  All are welcome to attend in support of the community.

Important message from the Polk County Sheriff's Office Animal Control Section advising residents that on August 28th a bat was impounded from the 4900 block of Saddle Creek Road in Auburndale.  The bat was confirmed positive for rabies from the State Laboratory today, August 31st.  Please ensure your pets are currently vaccinated for rabies, and report any suspicious acting animals to the Animal Control Section of the Polk County Sheriff's Office by calling 863-499-2600.

Sexual predator relocation notice from the Polk County’s Sheriff Office advising residents that a sexual predator has recently moved to your neighborhood. The residence is located at: 1403 Dawn Heights Drive, Lakeland, FL.  The Sheriff’s Office is mandated by law to notify the public when a registered sexual predator relocates.  The predator’s name is: LEMUEL M. FENDER, SR., a W/M approximately 76 years old, stands 6’02”, weighing approximately 185 lbs., with grey hair/blue eyes.  For additional information, you can visit the FDLE Website and search the sexual predator database or call FDLE toll free at 1-888-357-7332.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public’s assistance with information relating to a residential burglary in the Inwood area of Woodhill Court in Winter Haven which took place on August 7th at about 1:30 p.m. when two unknown black males between 20-25 years of age exited a small brown 4-door vehicle (possibly a Corolla) and entered a home on Woodhill Court, then later fled with various electronic property. 
The suspects are described as both wearing white tank tops and dark shorts; one black male had short hair, the other black male had dreadlocks and both fled towards 34th Street NW in the same vehicle.  If you have any information pertaining to this burglary, please contact the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 863-298-6200.  Thank you for your assistance.

Sexual predator relocation notice from the Polk County’s Sheriff Office advising residents that a sexual predator has recently moved to your neighborhood. The residence is located at: 2559 McCown Road, Lake Wales, FL.  The Sheriff’s Office is mandated by law to notify the public when a registered sexual predator relocates.  The predator’s name is: CHARLES LOUIS MORGAN, a W/M approximately 51 years old, stands 5’08”, weighing approximately 190 lbs., with black hair/brown eyes.  For additional information, you can visit the FDLE Website and search the sexual predator database or call FDLE toll free at 1-888-357-7332.

Important message from the Polk County Sheriff's Office informing residents of the increase in burglaries in the Frostproof area of Constitution Lane where suspects remove electronics from residences.  Please contact the Polk County Sheriff's Office if you observe any criminal or suspicious activity by calling 863-298-6200.  If you have information on this case call Detective Radabaugh at 863-678-4115 or the on call detective at 863-287-7157.  Thank you for your cooperation and assistance.