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.
Mar 11, 2026
PCSO arrests Lake Wales man...
On March 9, 2026, Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested 43-year-old Juan Medina of Lake W...
Read More
Mar 11, 2026
Mulberry man charged with 8...
Polk County Sheriff's Office Cyber Crimes detectives arrested 47-year-old Steven Gugel of Mulberry...
Read More
Mar 10, 2026
Texas man arrested by Polk ...
Man arrested admits his online comments went too far with threatening language against internet pe...
Read More
Mar 9, 2026
Lakeland substitute teacher...
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has arrested 32-year-old Emmanuel Sanchez of Lakeland after multi...
Read More
Mar 8, 2026
Deputies box man's car in a...
Michael Stammer in the slammer for attacking a friend and impaired driving
Read More
always looking out for our community
Crime Stoppers
SOLVED: Hit-and-run fatality in Winter Haven (Sept. 28, 2025)
Oct 1, 2025
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman, Administrator
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman, Administrator
UPDATE: PCSO deputies arrest man responsible for fatal hit-and-run crash in Winter Haven
Francisco Lapierre, 41, of Auburndale, has been booked into the Polk County Jail and charged with leaving the scene of a crash involving death, a first degree felony.
Click here to read the news release: https://tinyurl.com/mutw5vef
ORIGINAL INFORMATION:
The Polk County Sheriff's Office Traffic Homicide Unit is investigating a hit-and-run crash that occurred during the early morning hours of September 28, 2025, in Winter Haven, and resulted in a fatality.
Between 1:39 and 1:41 a.m. that Sunday morning (late Saturday night) an adult female pedestrian was struck in the inside, northbound lane of 1st Street North at the intersection with Avenue R NE by an unknown vehicle that was heading north. The vehicle is believed to have fled northbound after striking the victim.
If anyone has information about this incident they are urged to contact the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 863-298-6200 and reference case number 25-38975.
If you wish to remain anonymous, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways:
- CALL 1-888-400 TIPS (8477)
- DIAL **TIPS from your cell phone
- VISIT the website www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip,"
- DOWNLOAD the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet.
You will always remain anonymous and you may be eligible for a cash reward if your information leads to an arrest.
.jpg?sfvrsn=5c095913_10 "GCU")
Latest Tweets
Follow Us On Twitter
On Friday afternoon, March 6, 2026, the Polk County Sheriff's Office coordinated with the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force in Ohio to locate 32-year old Jean Roudy Chicoye, who had an active felony warrant out of Franklin County, Ohio for Felonious Assault.
Chicoye is accused of… x.com/i/web/status/2…
@AndrealeeChica1 Went from a simple citation to eight felonies and six misdemeanors. And of course, the original citation.
On Friday, March 6, 2026, a PCSO deputy responded to Twin Pines Court in Bartow to assist an Animal Control officer.
The officer had attempted to issue a citation to 50-year old Amanda Sexton, but she refused to accept it. Instead, she got belligerent, and insulted the officer.… x.com/i/web/status/2…
Pride in Service
Accreditations
