Click Here for ADA Accessible Format

Polk County Sheriff’s Phone# 863-298-6200

If in an emergency Dial 911

Polk County Sheriff Facebook Polk County Sheriff Twitter Polk County Sheriff Instagram Polk County Sheriff Youtube

Hit enter to search or ESC to close

William "Bubblegum" Johnson

William "Bubblegum" Johnson

Discovery Date: Oct 2, 1994

On October 2, 1994, 69-year-old William “Bubblegum” Johnson was found stabbed to death at Harrell’s Scrap Metal, 2243 Mershon Street in Lakeland. He lived on the premises.  

Anyone with information about this case is encouraged to contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Homicide Unit at (863) 298-6379, or send an email to coldcase@polksheriff.org.