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Arson in Babson Park
Aug 8, 2025
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
CRIME: ARSON
CRIME SCENE: PARK DRIVE, BABSON PARK
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE 25-31045
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating an arson that occurred Friday, August 8, 2025, on Park Drive in Babson Park.
The PCSO and Polk County Fire Rescue were notified of the fire at about 3:58 am.
Security video showed three unknown suspects wearing dark clothing and face covers.
The suspects appeared to hit the victim's Camaro multiple times, and then set fire to it, using an accelerant.
The PCSO is working with the Bureau of Fire, Arson, & Explosives on the investigation.
If you have any information about this crime, please contact Detective Ferguson at 863-678-4115 or email HFerguson@polksheriff.org .
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• CALL 1-888-400 TIPS (8477) Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida
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At around 6:15 pm on Tuesday, September 30th, a PCSO deputy noticed 22-year old Milo Pemberton of Lakeland near the intersection of US 98 and Clubhouse Road in Highland City.
Interesting thing about Milo, he had an outstanding warrant for Violation of Probation for Grand Theft… x.com/i/web/status/1…
A traffic stop was conducted on a bicycle Tuesday evening, September 30th, at around 7:39 pm.
The bicyclist was identified as 34-year old Shawn Paul Moorman of Mulberry.
During the interaction, Moorman just started walking away. He continued, despite being told to stop by the… x.com/i/web/status/1…
A business on Massachusetts Avenue in Lakeland has had problems with people trespassing on their property, loitering, doing drugs, and causing a general nuisance.
To combat this, they put up numerous No Trespassing signs and turned to law enforcement for help.
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