Traffic alert- be careful when driving in the area of SR 60 and US 98 (Van Fleet/Broadway). Traffic crash involving FHP. No serious injury. Just road blockage for the investigation.
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@mada1101 @PolkCoSheriff Thanks Adam! All is well. No injuries and successful arrest. Be well.
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@bartowpd @PolkCoSheriff Awesome job on getting a perp here at Hallam Preserve in Lakeland! #BackTheBlue
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Traffic alert: Heavy traffic on SR 60 West/CR 555 reference traffic crash (semi vs. electric poles). Use caution in the area. Electrical outage causing some traffic lights to be inoperable. Treat as four way stop if out.
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@richienewport1 @WFLA The suspect is in custody. He was delivered to the Polk County Jail.
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@WFLA So police actually watched this happen, pulled the paramedic off of the victim, but somehow didn’t find it necessary immediately arrest the paramedic at that moment? And now they mysteriously can’t find him.🤔
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Merry Christmas everyone. We hope you all have a safe and joyful Christmas Day!
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Happy Thanksgiving from all the members at Bartow PD! We are thankful to be able to serve the City of Bartow everyday. #Thankful
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Fire alarm drill only at the Police Department. If you see increased activity at the PD it is a Drill Only.
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Major crash on US HWY 98 North of Bartow (hospital entrance). Road blockage. Avoid the area if possible.
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Go @TBLightning! Congrats on the back to back @StanleyCup championships!
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At this time, both Northbound and Southbound lanes are shut down. Northbound is closed at Ernest Smith Blvd. Southbound is shut down at 540A (9:07AM Update)
Polk County Sheriff 🚔 Grady Judd@PolkCoSheriff
#FatalCrash on US 98 South at Smith Lane, just south of Highland City. Southbound lanes of US 98 South in this area are closed at this time. Reportedly involving a semi and 2 pickups. Crash occurred at 8:05AM, and roads will remain closed for several hours. Please avoid the area.
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The City of Bartow sees record low crime rate in 2020. The rate currently stands at 2245 per 100,000 people. Down from 3508 per 100,000 in 2019. Previous record low was in 1971 at 2723 per 100,000. @bartowchamber
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@PolkCoSheriff Happy Birthday Sheriff! We hope you have a wonderful day.
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Our condolences to the family and friends of Master Corporal Brian LaVigne. Our thoughts and prayers are with @HCSOSheriff today and always.
HCSO@HCSOSheriff
It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of HCSO Master Corporal Brian LaVigne, killed in the line of duty on Monday, January 11, 2021. While assisting his fellow deputies on a call for service, an individual fleeing from deputies struck his vehicle, taking his life.
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@PolkCoSheriff From all the members of @bartowpd ... Congrats to Sheriff Judd on your 5th term. Amazing accomplishment!
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Congratulations to Sheriff Grady Judd, who was just sworn in to his fifth term as #Polk County’s Sheriff by his dear friend, the Honorable Chief Justice Charles Canady. He is the first Sheriff in our county’s 160-year history to be elected to 5 terms. ⭐️
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Shop with a Cop 2020! Thank you to Bartow Walmart and Bartow Officers for your generous donations! #wearebartow
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