News and Investigations

"Despite an increase in population, crime continues to decline in unincorporated Polk County and our...

While on probation for possession of child-porn, Alexander Katchalov is arrested again for sex with ...

A gang member on probation who had no license speeding through Polk County with 2 kids

33-year old Steven Scott of Auburndale was killed by a train

On Tuesday afternoon, July 8, 2025, deputies from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 59-year-...

Teen suspects get a trip to Florida and two felonies each