Polk County Sheriff’s Phone# 863-298-6200
If in an emergency Dial 911
Jail Inquiry
Events
Animal Services
Career Opportunities
Become a Volunteer
Contact Us
Welcome from
Sheriff Grady Judd
Welcome to the Polk County Sheriff's Office Website. We are happy to provide this site as a resource for use by members of the Polk County Sheriff's Office, the media, and the public. By following us on the Internet, you can help make Polk County a safer place to live from the comfort of your living room. Check in often. And, if you need us - call us. We will always answer the call.
WE ARE ALWAYS HIRING!
Click here for more information about our sign-on bonuses for current law enforcement officers.
May 29, 2025
Bartow man arrested by PCSO...
Kenneth Bailey had warrants from five counties when he was arrested
Read More
May 28, 2025
Auburndale’s Public Utiliti...
Two dogs recovering from severe neglect; former owner arrested
Read More
May 28, 2025
Memorial Day Initiative res...
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office conducted a Memorial Day Traffic Initiative from Saturday, May 24...
Read More
May 25, 2025
Suspect here illegally from...
A suspect in the country illegally from Venezuela was arrested by a Polk County Sheriff's deputy a...
Read More
May 23, 2025
Convicted felon and registe...
On Thursday, May 15, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to reports of a house fire on...
Read More
always looking out for our community
Crime Stoppers
SOLVED: Stronghold Storage of Eagle Lake
Jul 11, 2020
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
***UPDATE: JULY 20th***
The suspect has been identified as 50-year-old Nathan Jones of Mulberry. He was arrested and charged with Grand Theft, Burglary (2 Counts), and drug possession.
ORIGINAL POST FOLLOWS:
The PCSO is investigating a burglary and theft from Stronghold Storage (700 Hwy 17 North) in Eagle Lake.
This crime occurred late Saturday afternoon, July 11th.
The suspect (seen wearing the blue jacket) drove onto the gated property in an older dark-colored Dodge Durango with gold or yellow accents on opposite sides of the hood.
The suspect gained access to the property by following close behind another vehicle which had entered by using the code.
Once inside, the suspect cut off a padlock from a storage unit and stole several items.
If you think you might know the identity of this suspect, or you have information that might be helpful to this case, please contact Detective Marin at 863-678-4115, or to remain anonymous, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers - call 1-800-226 TIPS (8477), visit ww.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip," or download the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.
.jpg?sfvrsn=5c095913_10 "GCU")
Latest Tweets
Follow Us On Twitter
Deputy Sheriff Trainee Wolfe supporting local businesses is what's right in #Polk County! #LemonadeStand #SummerIsHere #SupportLocalBusiness #ThisIsPolk #WeLiveHere
Thank you Carla Bayron @FOX13News for doing this update on Bella & Stella - they’re both doing so well at Animal Control after being seized during an animal cruelty investigation. They’ve already begun gaining weight! Check out the story tonight (May 30) on Fox.
38-year old Elvis Davila of Haines City was #ArrestedByThePolkCountySheriffsOffice and the US Marshals on Wednesday, May 28th.
At about 9:50 am that morning, two US Marshals arrived at Elvis' residence in the Greenlefe neighborhood near Haines City.
The Marshals were there to… x.com/i/web/status/1…
Pride in Service
Accreditations
