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News and Investigations

News & Investigations

News Releases and Public Information

Welcome to the Polk County Sheriff's Office News Room, where the Public Information Officers (PIO's) post all of the information that they release to the news media. PIO's act as liaisons between news media organizations and the Sheriff's Office. The PIO's routinely release timely and accurate information and Crime Stoppers bulletins, and respond to routine and "breaking news" media inquiries. News releases and Crime Stoppers information can be found on this page.

PCSO's full-time Public Information Officers are Brian Bruchey, Carrie Horstman, and Meghan Petty. The Public Information Officers can be reached by sending an e-mail collectively at PIOs@polksheriff.org

The recent news releases sent out by the PIOs can be found here, and archived releases (older than 2017) can be found here.

Operation Guardians of Innocence VII
Sep 30, 2021

PCSO Computer Crimes Unit...

On Friday, September 24, 2021, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office concluded a month-long undercover in...

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Polk County News
Sep 29, 2021

PCSO in need of crossing ...

The Polk County Sheriff's Office is seeking qualified men and women in various locations in Polk Cou...

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Operation Pop Top Graphic
Sep 29, 2021

PCSO operation charges tw...

Another two clerks arrested for selling alcohol to someone under 21

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Jason Robinson mug shot
Sep 27, 2021

Lakeland man charged for ...

Jason Robinson charged with murder of girlfriend; attack against deputy stopped by bystanders.

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Operation Pop Top Graphic
Sep 23, 2021

Operation Pop Top: Two st...

Two clerks arrested for selling alcohol to a 19-year old

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Polk County News
Sep 15, 2021

Lake Wales man charged fo...

Polk County Sheriff's Office homicide detectives are investigating the murder of 21-year-old Tyrell ...

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