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Sep 4, 2025
PCSO detectives arrest 28 s...
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Sep 2, 2025
PCSO Arrests Illegal Alien ...
On August 30, 2025, deputies with the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 38-year-old Josue Cast...
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Sep 1, 2025
Brothers arrested together ...
PCSO adds more crimes to brothers' already lengthy criminal histories
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Aug 27, 2025
Two sales clerks arrested f...
OPERATION POP-TOP: 9 stores checked; 2 failed.
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Aug 25, 2025
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CAPTURED: Brandon Barry
Apr 15, 2022
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman
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Deputies are seeking the whereabouts of prolific criminal 26 yr old Brandon Barry of Haines City (DOB 8/1/1995), who has Polk County warrants for his arrest for extortion, and improperly exhibiting a firearm. During a recent burst of violence he pointed a handgun at someone and threatened to shoot the person. He's well-known to law enforcement, with an extensive criminal history, and almost always has a firearm in his possession.
Brandon Barry is 6'4" and 185 lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes. He is dangerous, violent, and armed - if you see him do NOT approach him, but please dial 911 or call PCSO at 863-298-6200.
If you have information on his whereabouts please contact Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida @ www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com. Anonymity is guaranteed!
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These 28 suspects were arrested for possessing illegal gambling machines or gambling. Five are in the country illegally. There are great odds that you will go to jail if you do that here in #Polk County.
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On Wednesday, September 3rd, Deputy Carroll performed a traffic stop on a white Cadillac Escalade on Interstate 4 near Davenport.
The driver was identified as 36-year old Joshua Dino Demitro of Davenport.
Josh informed Deputy Carroll that he had no license... and he wasn't… x.com/i/web/status/1…
On Saturday afternoon, August 30th, a speeding blue Volkswagen caught the eye of Deputy Hinson while he was patrolling on Interstate 4 near Polk City.
A check with radar indicated the VW was traveling at 101 mph (in a 70 mph zone).
A traffic stop was conducted and the driver… x.com/i/web/status/1…
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