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STOLEN: Golf Cart missing
Aug 31, 2025
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
Media Contact : Brian Bruchey, PIO
CRIME: GRAND THEFT
CRIME SCENE: WAHNETA
POLK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE CASE 25-34398
On the morning of August 31st, PCSO deputies began an investigation regarding a theft of a yellow and black electric Easy-Go golf cart from a residential carport in Wahneta.
If you have any information about this crime, or you know the whereabouts of this golf cart, please contact Detective Collins at (863) 678-4115 or email jcollins3@polksheriff.org.
If you wish to remain anonymous AND be eligible for a reward, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways:
• CALL 1-888-400 TIPS (8477) Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida
• DIAL **TIPS from your cell phone
• VISIT http://heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip,"
• DOWNLOAD the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet
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Sheriff Grady Judd is at Lake Clinch in Frostproof providing details of a drowning that occurred Sunday afternoon.
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A burglary was reported at a rental home, and the landlord said the suspect was still there.
When deputies arrived, they found Trevor—the suspect.
Deputies learned that Trevor use to live in the home. However, he had been evicted. However again, Trevor denied being evicted.… x.com/i/web/status/1…
28-year old Z’Lexia Jaquila Willis of Lakeland got #ArrestedByThePolkCountySheriffsOffice Saturday, September 13th.
At around 1:30 am, a hit & run crash was reported at West Campbell Road and Kathleen Road in Lakeland.
The victim provided a detailed description of the… x.com/i/web/status/1…
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