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Mar 31, 2026
PCSO Arrests Lakeland Man F...
On March 30, 2026, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 31-year-old Gavin Ledbetter of L...
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Mar 31, 2026
PCSO arrests man for sexual...
Gary Lenard Wells is facing 35 felonies for the things he did to a child
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Mar 30, 2026
Suspect arrested by Polk Co...
David Richard Morris arrested for 2nd Degree Murder and other charges for violent death of 56-year...
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PCSO and Bartow PD conducti...
56-year old Jeffrey Lee Blevins's death is being investigated
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Crime Stoppers
SOLVED! CAR BURGLARY IN EAST LAKELAND
Sep 16, 2025
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
***UPDATE***
The suspect seen burglarizing the vehicle was identified as 16-year old Willis Jourdain of Lakeland. He has been arrested and charged with: Burglary of Conveyance, Petit Theft, and Violation of Probation.
CRIME: CAR BURGLARY
CRIME SCENE: RALPH ROAD/N. COMBEE ROAD, LAKELAND
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE 25-36966
A wallet containing cash was stolen from an unlocked vehicle on September 16th, at around 3 pm.
The crime occurred in front of a residence in the area of North Combee Road and Ralph Road, east of Lakeland.
The PCSO detective working the case is hoping that someone might recognize one or both of the suspects in the video.
CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE VIDEO
If you have any information about this crime that may be helpful, please contact Detective Borg at (863)499-2400 or email EBorg@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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Sheriff Grady Judd provides details of the arrest of Gary Lenard Wells, who did some vile things to a child.
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Mr. Darling… not very darling behavior. Took a routine traffic stop and turned it into an instant upgrade… straight to jail!
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