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Mar 3, 2026
Cleaning business owner re-...
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Feb 24, 2026
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***SOLVED***Car burglaries in Frostproof
Dec 12, 2025
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
***THIS CASE HAS BEEN SOLVED AND THE SUSPECT WAS ARRESTED***
CRIME: BURGLARY OF CONVEYANCES
CRIME SCENE: FROSTPROOF
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE 25-50449
Multiple conveyance burglaries occurred in Frostproof within a one mile radius of Palmetto Avenue and Plum Avenue, Fort Meade Rd, Alabama St., and 9th St. W. on Friday, December 12, 2025 at about 3:30 a.m.
The suspect was a male dressed in a purple-blue hoodie with pants and gloves.
The items stolen included 2 firearms, cash, and rolls of quarters.
If you have any information, please contact Detective Ferguson at 863-899-8186 or email HFerguson@polksheriff.org.
If you wish to remain anonymous AND be eligible for a reward, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways:
• CALL 1-888-400 TIPS (8477) Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida
• DIAL **TIPS from your cell phone
• VISIT http://heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip,"
• DOWNLOAD the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet
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CRIME: ANIMAL CRUELTY
CRIME SCENE: LAKE HAMILTON AREA
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE 26-8562
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is investigating an animal cruelty case that originated in the Lake Hamilton area.
On February 26, 2026, at around 6:55 pm, the PCSO was informed of… x.com/i/web/status/2…
Cleaning business owner re-arrested for theft of jewelry from new victim
Ashley Hernandez has been re-arrested for theft of jewelry from a new victim who came forward after seeing her Feb. 18th on our Facebook page.
“We would be willing to bet there are more victims out there.… x.com/i/web/status/2…
A PCSO deputy conducted a traffic stop on a green Ford sedan Monday afternoon, March 2nd.
The Ford came to a stop on I-4 eastbound near Mile Marker 52 (Davenport).
The deputy approached the driver at her window and she said, "I know I can't drive, but I haven't driven since… x.com/i/web/status/2…
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