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Feb 10, 2026
Fleeing felons' run ends on...
2 men from Lake Wales were captured by the PCSO after fleeing two earlier traffic stop attempts
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Unlicensed hit & run driver...
Josh Sims denied he was the driver despite a witness and the keys in his pocket saying otherwise
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Feb 6, 2026
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Feb 6, 2026
Two men arrested in Davenpo...
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Countywide burglary trend
Nov 21, 2022
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating a burglary trend involving the theft of Square D brand Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) circuit breakers from homes under construction.
So far this year, a total of 25 neighborhoods in central Florida have been hit. In Polk County, approximately 50 houses have been burglarized, specifically in Winter Haven, Davenport, and the southeast portion of the county. The suspects are possibly driving a white pickup truck, and may speak Spanish. Homes under construction are targeted, and no other items are stolen except the breakers from the main circuit panel.
If you have information about this burglary trend, please contact the Southeast District at 863-678-4170.
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At around noon on Monday, February 9, 2026, a black Nissan Rogue that had already fled from an Auburndale PD traffic stop was located by Lake Wales Police, and they too attempted a traffic stop. And again, the Nissan Rogue sped away.
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A hit & run crash was reported to the Polk County Sheriff's Office on Monday, February 9, 2026 at around 5:53 pm.
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