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Deputies fatally shoot Florida man who survived apparent gator attack and tried to steal their gun, sheriff says
Authorities in Polk County first deployed a Taser that appeared to have no effect after Timothy Schulz, 42, charged at them ...
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Lakeland Man Survives Alligator Attack, Then Killed by Polk County Deputies After Attempting to Seize Patrol Rifle
Timothy Schulz was shot and killed by deputies after an alligator attack and erratic behavior, which included charging at ...
Polk County sheriff accused of assaulting ex-partner's husband, summoned to court
COLUMBUS - The former partner of Polk County Sheriff Timothy Wright alleges that he assaulted her husband outside her home ...
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Polk County Deputy allegedly assaulted by illegal Venezuelan national during traffic stop: Officials
POLK COUNTY, Fla. - A Polk County Deputy was allegedly assaulted following a routine traffic stop early Sunday morning which ...
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Undocumented Venezuelan National Charged After Assault on Polk County Deputy, Second Suspect Arrested for DUI in Wahneta
Polk County deputy tased and arrested a fleeing Venezuelan national; a Puerto Rican driver was later detained for DUI.
Of hundreds arrested in Polk County, 15% in U.S. illegally, majority were gotaways
A multi-agency operation in Polk County resulted in the arrest of 255 individuals allegedly involved in human trafficking, ...
A Woodville man turned himself into the Jasper County Sheriff for a shooting
A Woodville man has turned himself in for a Polk County shooting. The 32-year-old suspect turned himself in to the Jasper ...
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Sheriff reveals 26 illegal migrants not on federal ‘radar’ among 255 arrested in Florida sex-trafficking sting
Polk County’s sting operation, with ICE’s involvement, arrested 255 individuals, including illegal migrants and notable ...