Polk County Archives

Florida Sheriff Humiliates Reporter Who Asks Why Police Don’t ‘Help Gang Members’ Instead of Arresting Them

A Florida sheriff schooled a "woke" reporter who asked him during a press conference why police don't take a soft-on-crime approach to violent criminals. This week, Polk County's infamous Sheriff Grady Judd announced a new task force he's established to tackle violent street crime. He made the announcement during a…

Florida Sheriff: Rapper Boasted about Killing in Song but Cried ‘Like a Baby’ When Charged with Murder

A Florida sheriff has humiliated a murderer who boasted about killing another rapper in a rap song. A criminal who fancied himself a rapper included lyrics about killing another rapper in a song, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. Sheriff Judd made the comments during a press conference where…

Florida Homeowner Shoots Burglars, Police Chief Warns Criminals: ‘Most People Are Armed’

A Florida police chief has responded to a homeowner shooting burglars in his home by issuing a warning to criminals that "most people are armed." On Friday, a Florida man with a concealed weapon permit arrived home and found two intruders burglarizing his Polk County residence. The homeowner fired multiple…

Disney Employees & Top Cop Among 160 Arrested in Major Human Trafficking Bust: ‘Very Mean, Nasty’

Disney employees, a prison official, a former deputy police chief, and teachers were among 160 arrested in a major human trafficking bust in Florida, authorities have announced. Several law enforcement agencies ran a joint undercover investigation called "Operation Fall Haul 2," which was led by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.…

Florida Sheriff Issues Brutal Warning to Would-Be School Shooters: ‘We’ll Shoot You Graveyard Dead’

Florida's Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd has issued a brutal warning to would-be school attackers, stating in no uncertain terms: “We’ll shoot you graveyard dead.” The warning comes as the law enforcement response to the recent Uvalde, Texas, school shooting has been heavily scrutinized. The police decision not to immediately…