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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 Alicia Manautou. 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.
On Saturday, February 12, 2022, the Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested 29-year-old Jason Starkwea...
Lakeland convenience store clerk arrested for selling alcohol to 18-year old.
On Tuesday, February 8, 2022, Sheriff Grady Judd was awarded the inaugural Major County Sheriffs of ...
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office Inmate Work Program accomplished 281 projects in 2021, and saved th...
Lake Hamilton convenience store clerk arrested for selling alcohol to 18-year old
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