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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, October 2, 2021, following a two-hour manhunt, PCSO detectives arrested 39-year-old Sha...
47 year old man arrested for soliciting nude photos of 14 year old girl
On Friday, September 24, 2021, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office concluded a month-long undercover in...
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is seeking qualified men and women in various locations in Polk Cou...
Another two clerks arrested for selling alcohol to someone under 21
Jason Robinson charged with murder of girlfriend; attack against deputy stopped by bystanders.