Lakeland police have arrested a man they say was involved in a home improvement scam that targeted residents of a retirement community. ...more

October 13, 2008

A Lakeland man was arrested today, accused of growing marijuana at his animal boarding business, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

October 9, 2008

A man wanted by police in a Haines City rape case turned himself in Tuesday and was released today on bail. Hazell Stoudemire Jr., a registered sex offender, turned himself in at the Polk County Jail, Capt. Mervin Stewart said. He was charged with sexual battery, kidnapping and aggravated assault, all felonies, and battery, a misdemeanor. ...more

October 9, 2008

Two teenagers were arrested Saturday in the armed robbery of two men, one of whom was shot in the thigh, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

September 28, 2008

MULBERRY Two teenagers were arrested today in the armed robbery of two men outside their home, one of whom was injured by a gunshot, the Polk County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

September 27, 2008

A Polk County detention deputy was arrested today, accused by detectives of running a check-kiting scheme to cover debts. ...more

September 22, 2008

Polk County sheriff's deputies are looking for a man who they say broke in to a Lakeland house and attacked the homeowner. ...more

September 8, 2008

Undercover detectives in Polk County said they busted one of their detention deputies trying to sell prescription drugs Thursday night. ...more

September 5, 2008

Polk County sheriff's deputies arrested a Lakeland man early Saturday in the hit-and-run death of a 14-year-old boy. ...more

August 31, 2008

MULBERRY - Polk County sheriff's deputies arrested a Lakeland man early today in the hit-and-run death of a 14-year-old boy. ...more

August 30, 2008