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Mar 3, 2026
Cleaning business owner re-...
Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies issued an arrest warrant for 31-year-old Ashley Hernandez af...
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Mar 2, 2026
Dundee woman arrested after...
PCSO deputies arrested a Dundee woman who critically injured a motorcyclist with her vehicle then ...
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Feb 27, 2026
Lakeland Woman arrested for...
Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives received information about a package containing Xylazine t...
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Feb 24, 2026
Convicted felon arrested af...
A Lakeland man with 16 prior felony convictions was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff's Office a...
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Feb 23, 2026
Mulberry man arrested for f...
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Crime Stoppers
Car burglars in the Alturas area
Nov 30, 2025
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
CRIME: BURGLARY OF CONVEYANCE
CRIME SCENE: NEAR 80-FOOT ROAD, BARTOW/ALTURAS AREA
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE 25-48470
Let's be honest-- we don't expect anyone to look at this video or the still photos and recognize there suspects. But we do hope someone may know something about the crime, and they share that information with our detective.
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE VIDEO
On November 30, 2025 at around 1:17 am, these two suspect burgled a vehicle in a neighborhood just off of 80 Foot Road near Alturas.
If you have any information about this crime, or you recognize the suspect (which would be an absolute miracle), please contact Detective Collins at 863-678-4115 or email JCollins3@polksheriff.org.
If you wish to remain anonymous AND be eligible for a reward, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways:
• CALL 1-888-400 TIPS (8477) Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida
• DIAL **TIPS from your cell phone
• VISIT http://heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip,"
• DOWNLOAD the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet
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CRIME: ANIMAL CRUELTY
CRIME SCENE: LAKE HAMILTON AREA
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE 26-8562
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating an animal cruelty case that originated in the Lake Hamilton area.
On February 26, 2026, at around 6:55 pm, the PCSO was informed of… x.com/i/web/status/2…
Cleaning business owner re-arrested for theft of jewelry from new victim
Ashley Hernandez has been re-arrested for theft of jewelry from a new victim who came forward after seeing her Feb. 18th on our Facebook page.
“We would be willing to bet there are more victims out there.… x.com/i/web/status/2…
A PCSO deputy conducted a traffic stop on a green Ford sedan Monday afternoon, March 2nd.
The Ford came to a stop on I-4 eastbound near Mile Marker 52 (Davenport).
The deputy approached the driver at her window and she said, "I know I can't drive, but I haven't driven since… x.com/i/web/status/2…
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