Polk County Sheriff’s Office bloodhound safely locates missing man with autism using pillow to track scent
You typically don’t want to be featured on one of the stock cards Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd puts on display, but when one of his deputies and K-9 partner graced the front of the iconic images, it wasn't because they earned a trip to the ‘Grady Town’ jail. Instead, they were being praised by the sheriff.
You typically don’t want to be featured on one of the stock cards Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd puts on display, but when one of his deputies and K-9 partner graced the front of the iconic images, it wasn't because they earned a trip to the ‘Grady Town’ jail. Instead, they were being praised by the sheriff.
Sheriff Grady Judd launches ‘groundbreaking’ mental health, substance addiction services at Polk County Jail
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says his agency is taking a new approach when it comes to providing mental health and substance addiction services at the Polk County Jail.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says his agency is taking a new approach when it comes to providing mental health and substance addiction services at the Polk County Jail.
Florida man accused of exposing himself at Polk County Sky Zone: ‘Those pants were slapped to his ankles’
Brian Holeyfield may share the same last name as a famed boxer, though spelled differently, but Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said his lack of boxers landed him in jail.
Brian Holeyfield may share the same last name as a famed boxer, though spelled differently, but Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said his lack of boxers landed him in jail.
'Grady Sudds:' Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd gets bar soap named after him
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said he's had dogs and children named after him and even has his own line of coffee, but now his namesake is used in the hygiene industry.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said he's had dogs and children named after him and even has his own line of coffee, but now his namesake is used in the hygiene industry.
Grady’s Judd’s ‘Sheriff on a Shelf’ is back for the holidays to benefit the Polk County Sheriff’s Charities
It’s that time of year when Santa is making a list and checking it twice, but Saint Nick isn’t the only one keeping an eye on how children are behaving. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office recently announced that its ‘Sheriff on a Shelf’ is back by popular demand.
It’s that time of year when Santa is making a list and checking it twice, but Saint Nick isn’t the only one keeping an eye on how children are behaving. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office recently announced that its ‘Sheriff on a Shelf’ is back by popular demand.
'Judd Java': Coffee company names brew after Polk Sheriff Grady Judd
When you purchase your next cup of coffee, you'll be able to support a local business and law enforcement at the same time.
When you purchase your next cup of coffee, you'll be able to support a local business and law enforcement at the same time.
Grady Judd limited edition coins celebrate sheriff’s 50 years in law enforcement
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is famous for coined phrases and now his fans can own a different type of coin from the law enforcement leader while raising money for charity.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd is famous for coined phrases and now his fans can own a different type of coin from the law enforcement leader while raising money for charity.
Sheriff Grady Judd takes 150 kids fishing
A summer tradition returned to Polk County Tuesday morning, giving children the opportunity to bait a hook, cast a line, and catch a lot of big fish with Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and his deputies.
A summer tradition returned to Polk County Tuesday morning, giving children the opportunity to bait a hook, cast a line, and catch a lot of big fish with Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and his deputies.
Governor outlines Florida immigration policies in Arizona roundtable discussion
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd joined Gov. Ron DeSantis for a roundtable discussion about the border and illegal immigration Wednesday in Arizona.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd joined Gov. Ron DeSantis for a roundtable discussion about the border and illegal immigration Wednesday in Arizona.
‘We're not going to have it’: Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd on recent gun violence involving kids
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says law enforcement is not going to accept children committing criminal acts in the community.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says law enforcement is not going to accept children committing criminal acts in the community.
‘It angers me’: Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd talks security after Nashville school shooting
Authorities in Nashville, Tennessee say three students and three adults were killed Monday after another mass shooting in the country.
Authorities in Nashville, Tennessee say three students and three adults were killed Monday after another mass shooting in the country.
Lakeland self-proclaimed rapper arrested for murder made music video about deadly shooting: sheriff
A 19-year-old, who Polk County deputies say claims to be a rapper, was arrested for shooting a gang member in the back – and apparently even wrote a song about it, the sheriff said.
A 19-year-old, who Polk County deputies say claims to be a rapper, was arrested for shooting a gang member in the back – and apparently even wrote a song about it, the sheriff said.
What does it take to be a member of the SWAT team?
The show Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test gives a glimpse into what it takes to be a part of the elite groups of our military. Not everyone is built for it.
The show Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test gives a glimpse into what it takes to be a part of the elite groups of our military. Not everyone is built for it.
More than 200 arrested in Polk County human trafficking bust
More than 20 women believed to have been trafficked into the U.S. and forced into sex work were rescued during a week-long operation in Polk County. More than 200 people were arrested during operation, as well.
More than 20 women believed to have been trafficked into the U.S. and forced into sex work were rescued during a week-long operation in Polk County. More than 200 people were arrested during operation, as well.
New task force takes aim at gangs after major uptick in drive-by shootings in Polk County
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is joining forces with a dozen law enforcement agencies to crack down on gangs.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office is joining forces with a dozen law enforcement agencies to crack down on gangs.
Abandoned newborn baby girl found outside Polk County mobile home park, deputies say
A newborn baby is recovering in the hospital after deputies say she was abandoned in the woods outside a Polk County mobile home park early Saturday morning.
A newborn baby is recovering in the hospital after deputies say she was abandoned in the woods outside a Polk County mobile home park early Saturday morning.
Accused drug dealers may face murder charges following fentanyl overdose death
Two men from Polk County were arrested following the drug overdose death of a Volusia County man. Detectives said the duo sold the victim fentanyl.
Two men from Polk County were arrested following the drug overdose death of a Volusia County man. Detectives said the duo sold the victim fentanyl.
Polk County deputies searching for individuals tossing trash at illegal dumpsite: ‘It’s nasty’
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation into what appears to be a massive illegal dump site.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office has launched an investigation into what appears to be a massive illegal dump site.
‘Call your bondsman’: Polk Sheriff warns I-4 drivers to stop speeding as crackdown continues on highway
For the last year, Polk County deputies have been cracking down on speeders on I-4. The sheriff's office's traffic data shows that among the speeders they clocked, nearly 300 were spotted doing triple digit speeds.
For the last year, Polk County deputies have been cracking down on speeders on I-4. The sheriff's office's traffic data shows that among the speeders they clocked, nearly 300 were spotted doing triple digit speeds.
Newest Polk Sheriff Grady Judd bobblehead sells out within hours of its release
The folks in Polk County really love their sheriff. So much so, that within hours of the newest Grady Judd bobblehead going up for sale, all of the sheriff's office substations throughout the county sold out of their entire inventory.
The folks in Polk County really love their sheriff. So much so, that within hours of the newest Grady Judd bobblehead going up for sale, all of the sheriff's office substations throughout the county sold out of their entire inventory.