Grady Judd: ‘Operation Bad Odds’ illegal gambling investigation leads to 28 arrests
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says more than two dozen people, including several store owners, are facing charges after an undercover illegal gambling investigation dubbed "Operation Bad Odds."
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says more than two dozen people, including several store owners, are facing charges after an undercover illegal gambling investigation dubbed "Operation Bad Odds."
Grady Judd wipes smile off face of illegal immigrant who attacked federal agent in Lakeland
An illegal immigrant with several outstanding warrants has been taken into custody after attacking and hospitalizing a federal ICE agent during a traffic stop in Lakeland, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
An illegal immigrant with several outstanding warrants has been taken into custody after attacking and hospitalizing a federal ICE agent during a traffic stop in Lakeland, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
Sheriff Grady Judd dons $50K in ‘drip’ seized during illegal drug trafficking bust that nabbed 32
On Friday, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd wore a thick gold chain around his neck, a matching bracelet and waved around a gun during a press conference to make a point about the dangers of drug trafficking.
On Friday, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd wore a thick gold chain around his neck, a matching bracelet and waved around a gun during a press conference to make a point about the dangers of drug trafficking.
Grady Judd announces arrests in 2 separate murder cases: 'The bottom line is we come after you'
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd spoke Friday on a pair of arrests in separate murder cases.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd spoke Friday on a pair of arrests in separate murder cases.
Grady Judd vows to make more arrests on Lake Winterset after weekend ‘riot’: ‘Bring lots of bond money’
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says rowdy boaters pulling up to the ‘Point’ on Lake Winterset to fight, defecate and engage in sexual activity have ‘unleashed the teeth of the dog, and now it’s going to start biting you."
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says rowdy boaters pulling up to the ‘Point’ on Lake Winterset to fight, defecate and engage in sexual activity have ‘unleashed the teeth of the dog, and now it’s going to start biting you."
Grady Judd among Florida sheriffs who feel betrayed by ICE’s hiring tactic: ‘Biting the hand that feeds you'
Sheriffs around Florida are calling out the Department of Homeland Security after it tried to recruit hundreds of their deputies to join ICE.
Sheriffs around Florida are calling out the Department of Homeland Security after it tried to recruit hundreds of their deputies to join ICE.
British tourist accused of trying to drown daughter-in-law at Polk County resort: 'Couldn't control his anger'
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a tourist from England may be spending more time in Florida than he planned after he tried to drown his daughter-in-law at a resort in Davenport.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a tourist from England may be spending more time in Florida than he planned after he tried to drown his daughter-in-law at a resort in Davenport.
Grady Judd: 8 arrested in cross-country multi-million-dollar fraud investigation
A multi-million-dollar fraud investigation that affected 235 victims nationwide has led to the arrests of eight suspects, and investigators say hundreds more suspects were involved.
A multi-million-dollar fraud investigation that affected 235 victims nationwide has led to the arrests of eight suspects, and investigators say hundreds more suspects were involved.
Grady Judd: 2 teens accused of ‘swatting’ boy in Polk County arrested in the Northeast
Two teenagers from the Northeast who are accused of ‘swatting’ a 12-year-old and his family in Poinciana have been brought to Polk County to face charges.
Two teenagers from the Northeast who are accused of ‘swatting’ a 12-year-old and his family in Poinciana have been brought to Polk County to face charges.
Grady Judd: Record-breaking bust nets enough fentanyl to kill 14.5 million people
Sheriff Grady Judd says detectives in Polk County seized 64 pounds of fentanyl and arrested eight people in what the sheriff's office calls the largest fentanyl seizure in the county's history.
Sheriff Grady Judd says detectives in Polk County seized 64 pounds of fentanyl and arrested eight people in what the sheriff's office calls the largest fentanyl seizure in the county's history.
Wanted Florida man arrested after taunting Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd online: ‘You done messed up'
It was game on when a wanted Florida man made a social media post challenging the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Grady Judd to find him.
It was game on when a wanted Florida man made a social media post challenging the Polk County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Grady Judd to find him.
Grady Judd: Chicago police officer arrested at Polk County resort for attacking security guard
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd shared details Tuesday on the arrest of a Chicago police officer accused of attacking a security guard at a resort while using a racial slur.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd shared details Tuesday on the arrest of a Chicago police officer accused of attacking a security guard at a resort while using a racial slur.
Sheriff Grady Judd takes kids fishing as part of annual community outreach event
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd continued an annual tradition on Wednesday, hosting more than 100 children for the "Fishin' with Sheriff Judd" event.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd continued an annual tradition on Wednesday, hosting more than 100 children for the "Fishin' with Sheriff Judd" event.
Grady Judd: Deputies shoot, kill 'bizarre' armed man minutes after apparent gator attack in lake
Sheriff Grady Judd says Polk County deputies shot and killed an armed man who was attacked by an alligator while swimming across a lake, then charged at the deputies with a pair of garden shears before trying to grab a gun from a patrol vehicle.
Sheriff Grady Judd says Polk County deputies shot and killed an armed man who was attacked by an alligator while swimming across a lake, then charged at the deputies with a pair of garden shears before trying to grab a gun from a patrol vehicle.
Florida man with ‘sordid history’ accused of trying to set roommates on fire: ‘Pure evil in the flesh’
A man, who Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says has an extensive criminal history, has been charged with five counts of first-degree attempted murder and arson.
A man, who Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says has an extensive criminal history, has been charged with five counts of first-degree attempted murder and arson.
Grady Judd: 255 suspects, including 36 illegal immigrants, busted in operation ‘Fool Around and Find Out’
More than 250 suspects were arrested during a nine-day, multi-agency undercover investigation in Polk County.
More than 250 suspects were arrested during a nine-day, multi-agency undercover investigation in Polk County.
Grady Judd: 'Very violent' gang members, associates arrested in organized retail theft ring
Five illegal immigrants suspected of dozens of crimes in Central Florida as part of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua face charges after a months-long investigation, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced Friday.
Five illegal immigrants suspected of dozens of crimes in Central Florida as part of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua face charges after a months-long investigation, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced Friday.
Sheriff Grady Judd swears in boy with brain cancer as honorary Polk County deputy
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd held a swearing-in ceremony on Friday for a 13-year-old boy battling incurable brain cancer as the teen hopes to set a Guinness World Record.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd held a swearing-in ceremony on Friday for a 13-year-old boy battling incurable brain cancer as the teen hopes to set a Guinness World Record.
Grady Judd: 'Cranker colony’ busted, 11 arrested amid burglary investigation of Air Force member’s home
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says 11 ‘ne’er-do-wells and crankers’ have been arrested during an investigation at a vacant active-duty Air Force member’s home.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says 11 ‘ne’er-do-wells and crankers’ have been arrested during an investigation at a vacant active-duty Air Force member’s home.
Suspected Polk County swan thief arrested again in South Carolina: 'He ran into trouble,' Grady Judd says
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says one of two men accused of stealing swans from a mobile home community has been arrested again, this time in South Carolina.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says one of two men accused of stealing swans from a mobile home community has been arrested again, this time in South Carolina.