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Gambling · Polk CountyAUBURNDALE, Fla. (WFLA) — The Polk County Sheriff's Office held a press conference Thursday to discuss the details involving a raid of a group of illegal gambling houses that took place earlier in the week. Wednesday, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Auburndale police chief Terry Storie announced the raids while at the Discount & Deli on Pilaklakaha Avenue in Auburndale. Sheriff Grady Judd said that the investigation first began due to a tip, …See the Story
'They're Ripping Off the People': 28 Arrested, 48 Machines Seized in Polk County Gambling Investigation
75% Center coverage: 4 sources
Lake Wales · Lake WalesLAKE WALES, Fla. (WFLA) — The Lake Wales Police Department has released video showing one of its officers and his K-9 partner getting dragged through a parking lot by a driver who officials said was fleeing arrest. The officer spotted the suspect, Marlon Arrindell, 36, driving 30 mph over the speed limit on U.S. Highway 27 on Sunday, Aug. 31 and initiated a traffic stop, according to the police department.
‘They’re ripping off the people’: …See the Story
Video shows Lake Wales officer, K-9 being dragged by fleeing driver: police
100% Center coverage: 2 sources
Auburndale, Florida · AuburndaleAUBURNDALE, Fla. (WFLA) — The Auburndale Police Department and Polk County Sheriff's Office raided a group of illegal gambling houses in a joint operation.
Wednesday, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Auburndale police Chief Terry Storie announced the raids while at the Discount & Deli on Pilaklakaha Avenue in Auburndale.
Mom of 11 recovering after alleged serial puncher attack Videos shared by the sheriff's office showed deputies rem…See the Story
'Bad Guys Go to Jail': 11 Illegal Gambling Houses Raided in Polk County Joint Operation
Coverage: 2 sources
