Polk County Sheriff’s Phone# 863-298-6200
If in an emergency Dial 911
Jail Inquiry
Events
Animal Services
Career Opportunities
Become a Volunteer
Contact Us
Welcome from
Sheriff Grady Judd
Welcome to the Polk County Sheriff's Office Website. We are happy to provide this site as a resource for use by members of the Polk County Sheriff's Office, the media, and the public. By following us on the Internet, you can help make Polk County a safer place to live from the comfort of your living room. Check in often. And, if you need us - call us. We will always answer the call.
WE ARE ALWAYS HIRING!
Click here for more information about our sign-on bonuses for current law enforcement officers.
Oct 20, 2026
OPERATION POP-TOP: Clerk ar...
Lakeland sales clerk arrested for selling alcohol to a teen.
Read More
Oct 19, 2026
Lake Wales woman arrested f...
Taylor Renee Alderman is accused of trying to kill her ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend with a Ford F...
Read More
Oct 8, 2026
Bartow man facing 56 feloni...
Joel Arias has ten Capital Felony charges, ten Life Felony charges, and 36 other felonies for sex...
Read More
Oct 8, 2026
Kissimmee Man and Woman Arr...
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested two people on Monday, October 5, 2026, following an inve...
Read More
Oct 6, 2026
Highland City woman accused...
Tahler Lynn Weems is accused of trying to fatally stab another person
Read More
always looking out for our community
Crime Stoppers
Multiple cows shot
Apr 6, 2026
Media Contact : Juliana Rivera, PIO
Media Contact : Juliana Rivera, PIO
CRIME: TRESPASSING & MULTIPLE COWS SHOT
CRIME SCENE: LAKE BUFFUM ROAD WEST, FORT MEADE
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE 26-1176
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Agriculture Crimes Unit is seeking information in regard to a shooting of several cattle that occurred on the night of March 18, 2026, in the area of Lake Buffum Road West, Fort Meade.
On March 19, deputies met with the property owner after he reported the incident.
Deputies located nine cows that had been shot.
• Three were deceased upon discovery.
• Five were critically injured and had to be euthanized; four of those were believed to be pregnant.
• The ninth cow was located several days later.
• Each cow had a live calf nearby at the time of the incident.
There were no eyewitnesses, and no surveillance cameras in the area. A hunting stand was observed on a neighboring property, which is leased.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact Det. Jacob Durrance at (863) 534-7205 regarding case #26-11726.
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
.jpg?sfvrsn=5c095913_10 "GCU")
Latest Tweets
Follow Us On Twitter
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is assisting the Bartow Police Department with an investigation of an incident at the Burger King restaurant where a child has suffered critical injuries from a gunshot that occurred inside a vehicle. Sheriff Grady Judd will brief the media at… x.com/i/web/status/2…
It’s time!! 👻
Our annual Trick or Treat with Sheriff Judd is happening this Saturday, October 24 from 2–6 p.m. at Sun ’n Fun in Lakeland!
Bring the kids out for a FREE afternoon filled with candy, fun, entertainment and more! We can’t wait to see you there! 🍬🎃 #PCSO… x.com/i/web/status/2…
Pride in Service
Accreditations
