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[@PolkCoSheriff](/creator/twitter/PolkCoSheriff)
"CRIME: RETAIL THEFT CRIME SCENE: TARGET POSNER PARK DAVENPORT POLK COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE CASE 25-40941 On Friday October XX 2025 at around 2:15 pm a retail theft occurred at the Target store in Davenport's Posner Park. The suspect stole eight Fine'ry perfumes. The estimated value of the theft was nearly $XXX. If you have any information about this crime or you recognize the suspect please contact Detective Melendez at 863.236.3900 or email HMelendez@polksheriff.org. If you wish to remain anonymous AND be eligible for a reward contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways: CALL"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PolkCoSheriff/status/1978507987418484846) [@PolkCoSheriff](/creator/x/PolkCoSheriff) 2025-10-15T17:07Z 165.6K followers, 8100 engagements


"On Friday October 17th at 10:31 pm the Emergency Communications Center received a XXX call. A male voice was heard stating "911 come down here" and then the call disconnected. The ECC made multiple attempts to call the person back but there was no answer. Deputies were dispatched to where the call came from on Fletcher Avenue in Eaton Park south of Lakeland. Once the deputies arrived and began to investigate the situation they learned that 58-year old Dale Eugene Kellum was having an argument with his sister over finances. Fortunately the argument didn't rise to the level of being criminal."  
[X Link](https://x.com/PolkCoSheriff/status/1979599309088977270) [@PolkCoSheriff](/creator/x/PolkCoSheriff) 2025-10-18T17:23Z 165.6K followers, 7488 engagements


"Lt. Chad Anderson who along with DS Smith was ambushed & shot one year ago just underwent his 4th & hopefully last surgery to graft bone from his leg to his arm - thanks to @LKLDRegional ortho surgeon Dr. Flanagan. He & his family enjoyed visits with Sheriff Judd & Chief Lester; DS Christensen (whom he recruited & still mentors) and Craig Smith; personal friend Dr. Guggino; and some energy rings 🍩 Godspeed Chad You got this #PolkSheriff"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PolkCoSheriff/status/1918313553809031584) [@PolkCoSheriff](/creator/x/PolkCoSheriff) 2025-05-02T14:36Z 165.6K followers, 3580 engagements


"It's not just boys who like to drive fast. On Sunday morning October 12th at around 4:03 am a PCSO deputy was near Waverly when he noticed a 2019 Toyota SUV traveling south on US XX near Cypress Gardens Boulevard at a very high speed. The speed limit in this area is XX mph and the Toyota was going almost XX over that. The deputy's radar showed the vehicle to be traveling at XXX mph. We will save you the math effort: that is XX mph over the limit. A traffic stop was initiated and contact was made with the driver. She was identified as 18-year old Jaydyn Tatiana Gomez of Lakeland. Ms. Gomez"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PolkCoSheriff/status/1977474890530701677) [@PolkCoSheriff](/creator/x/PolkCoSheriff) 2025-10-12T20:42Z 165.6K followers, 7890 engagements


"At approximately 1:59 am on Sunday October 11th a PCSO deputy was conducting traffic enforcement in the area of I-4 near Lakeland. At that time the deputy noticed a gray 2013 Lexus ES350 traveling very fast in the westbound lanes. A traffic stop was initiated on the Lexus and the driver was identified as 30-year old Felix Andy Torres Quintana from Tampa. The deputy informed Felix that he was stopped for going XXX mph in a 70mph zone. Felix said that it was impossible for him to be going that fast. Every driver in Polk County using their turn signals while traveling is impossible. Driving 110"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PolkCoSheriff/status/1977831331175539107) [@PolkCoSheriff](/creator/x/PolkCoSheriff) 2025-10-13T20:18Z 165.6K followers, 7314 engagements


"A business burglary in Lake Wales was reported to the PCSO on the morning of October 14th; an unknown person stole an industrial range valued at $2500. While conducting the investigation a detective spoke with a customer at the business who said that he had seen a range on a trailer being towed by a white SUV at a property on Dogyard Road . The detective's investigation also revealed that the range had been sold to a local scrap yard. Information from the scrap yard showed the identity of the suspect to be 41-year old Charles Richard Harmon II of Lake Wales. and it was reported by scrap yard"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PolkCoSheriff/status/1978454242340876656) [@PolkCoSheriff](/creator/x/PolkCoSheriff) 2025-10-15T13:33Z 165.6K followers, 5690 engagements


"An attempted motor vehicle theft occurred at the Circle K on North Combee Road east of Lakeland on Wednesday October 15th at around 11:35 pm. The owner of the vehicle confronted the suspect and the suspect attempted to punch him. A PCSO deputy arrived on scene quickly and detained the suspect 32-year old Samuel Damon-Kyle Hudgins of Winter Haven. Hudgins was handcuffed and placed into the back of a patrol car while the deputy began his investigation. During the investigation Hudgins kicked out the window of the patrol car and tried to get out of the vehicle but his attempt was swiftly foiled."  
[X Link](https://x.com/PolkCoSheriff/status/1978807538482086114) [@PolkCoSheriff](/creator/x/PolkCoSheriff) 2025-10-16T12:57Z 165.6K followers, 5650 engagements


"On Wednesday evening October 15th at around 10:30 pm PCSO deputies responded to a residence on Cypress Trails Drive in Polk City in reference to a battery complaint. The victim claimed to have been hit bit and choked by the suspect who was identified as 24-year old Laylani Jonquille Sullivan. It was also reported by the victim that Sullivan was heavily intoxicated and naked outside of the residence. When deputies arrived Sullivan resisted their attempts to get her secured. A female firefighter from Polk County Fire Rescue attempted to put something on Sullivan to cover her up but Sullivan"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PolkCoSheriff/status/1978821337574412426) [@PolkCoSheriff](/creator/x/PolkCoSheriff) 2025-10-16T13:52Z 165.6K followers, 5865 engagements


"PCSO TIP: If you flee from a deputy and the deputy doesn't chase you don't assume you'll get away with it. For example. At approximately XX am on October 14th a PCSO deputy initiated a traffic stop on a blue 2013 Dodge Charger on I-4 at US XX in Lakeland. As the deputy approached the driver's window the Charger sped away. Due to the circumstances the deputy chose not to pursue the vehicle. Instead the deputy conducted an investigation and eventually developed enough probable cause for criminal charges. The driver was identified as 22-year old Justus Lawrence of Lakeland and he was found to be"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PolkCoSheriff/status/1979280244881170900) [@PolkCoSheriff](/creator/x/PolkCoSheriff) 2025-10-17T20:15Z 165.6K followers, 9443 engagements


"Friday afternoon October 17th PCSO deputies were looking for 32-year old Nocles Devin Joseph; he had a Polk County warrant for Violation of Probation (Grand Theft Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon and Domestic Violence/Battery). The deputies were not having any luck locating the vehicle that Joseph often drives but then just before X pm an officer from Lake Alfred PD notified dispatch that he located the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop on it but it sped away. While fleeing Joseph threw a black bag into a ditch. The bad was recovered and found to contain a small amount of cocaine."  
[X Link](https://x.com/PolkCoSheriff/status/1979622632002568664) [@PolkCoSheriff](/creator/x/PolkCoSheriff) 2025-10-18T18:56Z 165.6K followers, 4471 engagements


"PCSO deputies received a tip on Wednesday October 8th regarding the whereabouts of 31-year old Aaron Maxwell of Lakeland who was wanted in Hillsborough County for Burglary and Grand Theft. At around 4:30 pm deputies went to a residence on Wellsford Drive and made contact with Maxwell at the front door. Maxwell was taken into custody without incident and then taken to the Sheriff's Processing Center on the warrant. He will eventually be sent to Hillsborough County. #PCSO #PolkSheriff #ArrestedByThePolkCountySheriffsOffice"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PolkCoSheriff/status/1976664134620991937) [@PolkCoSheriff](/creator/x/PolkCoSheriff) 2025-10-10T15:00Z 165.6K followers, 4736 engagements


"On Saturday morning October 11th at around 6:30 am Deputy Wade was patrolling in the Skyview area of Lakeland when he spotted a man on a bicycle. Deputy Wade recognized the bicycle as one that had been reported stolen the previous day. The bicyclist was 25-year old Billy Jay Hurd of Lakeland. A traffic stop was initiated but Hurd fled on foot. As Deputy Wade gave chase Hurd looked back tripped and fell. He was taken into custody without incident. Hurd said he ran because he though he had a warrant out of Brevard County. It was determined that he did not have a warrant but he was on probation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PolkCoSheriff/status/1977488443900068179) [@PolkCoSheriff](/creator/x/PolkCoSheriff) 2025-10-12T21:35Z 165.6K followers, 5365 engagements


"Ever hear of a retail theft at a movie theater On October 7th at around 4:23 pm a PCSO deputy responded to a local movie theater in regards to a retail theft. Theater management informed the deputy that the suspect purchased a movie ticket at 3:45 pm. At 3:58pm the suspect approached the concession counter with an empty refillable popcorn bag and asked for a refill. a value of $XXXXX. At 4:14 pm the suspect returned to the concession counter with a refillable fountain drink cup and asked for a refill. a value of $XXXX. Management found that the suspect had not made any purchases that day and"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PolkCoSheriff/status/1976663941674569949) [@PolkCoSheriff](/creator/x/PolkCoSheriff) 2025-10-10T14:59Z 165.6K followers, 10.8K engagements


"54-year old Douglas Keith Elmore of Winter Haven has a bad habit; he likes to steal. On October 7th just after XX am a PCSO deputy was dispatched to the CVS store at CR XXX and Spirit Lake Road in Winter Haven due to Mr. Elmore's presence there. A store employee reported that Elmore visits the store periodically and steals merchandise. The employee said that Elmore was in the store that moment. A PCSO deputy arrived and Douglas Elmore was detained immediately and found to be in possession of the stolen merchandise. He was taken to the Polk Pokey and charged with Felony Petit Theft. The charge"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PolkCoSheriff/status/1977036375359685054) [@PolkCoSheriff](/creator/x/PolkCoSheriff) 2025-10-11T15:39Z 165.6K followers, 3875 engagements


"Monday evening October 13th at around 7:52 pm deputies noticed a red motorcycle commit multiple traffic infractions on Rock Ridge Road north of Lakeland. A traffic stop was attempted but the motorcycle sped away and turned onto Ranchland Drive. After the turn the suspect got off of the bike and ran into the woods. Deputies ran after the suspect and caught him. He was identified as 25-year old Joshua Xavier Lopez and he told deputies that he ran because he was scared. Joshua Lopez was arrested and taken to the Sheriff's Processing Center where he was charged with: Fleeing to Elude Driving"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PolkCoSheriff/status/1978074233621102771) [@PolkCoSheriff](/creator/x/PolkCoSheriff) 2025-10-14T12:23Z 165.6K followers, 5702 engagements


"Hey Polk Countians - we're having our 2nd annual Trick or Treat with Sheriff Grady Judd this Sat October 18th @SunnFunFlyIn. We're going to have all the GOOD CANDY there (think.mini candy bars.mmmm). But we're a house divided on the candy corn issue. Yay or nay 🍫🍬🍭🎃"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PolkCoSheriff/status/1978504437913038936) [@PolkCoSheriff](/creator/x/PolkCoSheriff) 2025-10-15T16:53Z 165.6K followers, 4203 engagements


"Deputies responded to William G Roe Park in Winter Haven after the Sheriffs Office was notified about a naked guy in the public restroom. When the deputies arrived the suspect was fully clothed. He left the park and proceeded to trespass on the Amtrak tracks. The man was stopped and identified as Walter. He was in possession of gray a lunch box. Usually one would expect to see a thermos in a lunch box but that wasnt the case. Instead the lunch box contained a glass pipe and methamphetamine. Walter was arrested and taken to Grady Judds Bed & Breakfast. On the way there Walter threatened to"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PolkCoSheriff/status/1976951450249957388) [@PolkCoSheriff](/creator/x/PolkCoSheriff) 2025-10-11T10:02Z 165.6K followers, 6762 engagements


"On Friday afternoon October 10th at around 4:51 pm the PCSO received information regarding the whereabouts of a wanted person. That person was 38-year old Sharon Passero and deputies learned she could possibly be found in The Ridge neighborhood on US XX in Davenport. The deputies went to Passero's residence and saw her standing outside. They moved in and quickly took her into custody without incident. Sharon Passero was taken to the Sheriff's Processing Center on her Manatee County warrant (for Stalking) and booked in. #PCSO #PolkSheriff"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PolkCoSheriff/status/1977045932022595691) [@PolkCoSheriff](/creator/x/PolkCoSheriff) 2025-10-11T16:17Z 165.6K followers, 4142 engagements


"Mr. Christmas was driving in Mulberry one evening with his buddy Vincent. Perhaps they were having such a merry time they didnt even notice the stop sign they failed to stop at. But our deputy noticed and a traffic stop was initiated. As Mr. Christmas Chevy pickup came to a stop Vincent threw a glass pipe with methamphetamine out of the window. The truck reeked of marijuana not Yankee Candle Christmas Balsam & Cedar (our favorite). Under the Christmas seat the deputy found a baggie which contained methamphetamine and cocaine. The deputy arrested both men and took them to Grady Judds Bed &"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PolkCoSheriff/status/1977323065580073424) [@PolkCoSheriff](/creator/x/PolkCoSheriff) 2025-10-12T10:38Z 165.6K followers, 5859 engagements


"A retail theft occurred at the Dollar General store in Frostproof the Friendly City. A man had stolen Gain Detergent Tide Pods Angel Soft Toilet Paper and sundry other laundry items. The total value of the theft was just over $XXX. Detective Learmonth got the case and looked at a photo of the suspect. She immediately recognized the man as Tim because her previous case was an investigation of multiple car burglaries committed by Tim. Tim happened to be out of jail on $90000 bond for the burglary charges. Obviously Tim doesnt let his past crimes to get in the way of any future criminal"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PolkCoSheriff/status/1964629930555433321) [@PolkCoSheriff](/creator/x/PolkCoSheriff) 2025-09-07T10:00Z 165.6K followers, 4670 engagements


"Sheriff Judd weighs in on a situation that happened this past weekend in Chicago when a Chief of Patrol Operations at the Chicago Police Department got on the radio and instructed his officers NOT TO RESPOND to assist federal agents who were under attack. Heres the actual audio: This would never happen here in our community and it should never happen anywhere else"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PolkCoSheriff/status/1975299488152756537) [@PolkCoSheriff](/creator/x/PolkCoSheriff) 2025-10-06T20:37Z 165.6K followers, 348.1K engagements


"When it comes to evictions in Florida there is a right way and a wrong way. Early Thursday morning October 9th 61-year old Dion Robbins of Pittsfield Massachusetts learned he was doing it the wrong way. Robbins owns property in Lake Wales and decided he wanted to evict the residents there and he traveled down from Massachusetts to make it happen. At approximately 2:18 am PCSO deputies were dispatched to the residence regarding a burglary in progress. When deputies arrived they heard yelling behind the home and went around back to find Mr. Robbins engaged in an altercation through a window."  
[X Link](https://x.com/PolkCoSheriff/status/1976285614858236124) [@PolkCoSheriff](/creator/x/PolkCoSheriff) 2025-10-09T13:56Z 165.6K followers, 12K engagements


"Gov't shutdown got you broke No problem - come work for us You'll ALWAYS get a paycheck at PCSO and our starting pay for deputies right now is $68000. And if you're already a LEO Let's say you work for. @ICEgov or something. We'll give you a $20000 hiring bonus. Visit and come work for for America's Sheriff. 🤠 #PolkSheriff #GradyJudd #AmericasSheriff #AlwaysHiring"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PolkCoSheriff/status/1978154554660462872) [@PolkCoSheriff](/creator/x/PolkCoSheriff) 2025-10-14T17:42Z 165.6K followers, 895.6K engagements


"A bicycle theft occurred on October 6th in north Lakeland just off of Socrum Loop Road. This wasn't your basic bike theft though; this bike was worth $5000. The victim had taken a short walk with his cat and left his garage door open. When the victim returned he found a bicycle he was unfamiliar with abandoned in his neighbor's driveway and his bike was missing from the garage. Later that day an alert deputy observed the stolen bike on US XX near Maple Street. The deputy approached the bike in his vehicle and while using his PA system ordered the suspect to dismount and get on the ground. The"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PolkCoSheriff/status/1978171526806675747) [@PolkCoSheriff](/creator/x/PolkCoSheriff) 2025-10-14T18:50Z 165.6K followers, 9269 engagements


"A Lakeland mans bicycle was recently stolen. It was a special bike. It was a red Trek Domain SL6. The name itself is fancy and the bike is worth $5000. The bike was stolen mid-morning when the victim and his cat went out for a short walk and the garage door was left open. Our antagonist Christopher happened to be riding his own bike when he saw the beautiful special red bike in the open garage. Temptation. Get thee behind me Satan. Regrettably Christopher parked his bike in the driveway got on the red bike and pedaled away. When the victim and his cat returned the victim noticed his bike was"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PolkCoSheriff/status/1979488906501353841) [@PolkCoSheriff](/creator/x/PolkCoSheriff) 2025-10-18T10:05Z 165.6K followers, 36.2K engagements


"A man apparently in a hurry to get back home to St. Augustine ended-up getting a room at Grady Judd's Bed & Breakfast Sunday night October 19th. At about 10:30 pm a PCSO deputy noticed a 2017 Volkswagen Passat traveling very fast on Interstate X near Lakeland. The deputy's radar showed the VW was moving XXX mph. XX mph over the posted XX mph speed limit. The vehicle was also weaving the lanes to pass traffic. A traffic stop was performed and the driver was identified as 27-year old Sixto Rivera-Garcia. Mr. Rivera-Garcia was arrested and taken to the Sheriff's Processing Center for Dangerous"  
[X Link](https://x.com/PolkCoSheriff/status/1980321041378316402) [@PolkCoSheriff](/creator/x/PolkCoSheriff) 2025-10-20T17:11Z 165.6K followers, 4242 engagements