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3 Polk County jailers arrested, accused of assaulting inmate from Kingwood
Three jailers who work at the Polk County Jail have been arrested, accused of assaulting a 34-year-old inmate from Kingwood inside of the jail.
‘The scent of Mr. Pickles’ infected wound caused verbal complaints’: Jail inmate nearly died when ‘callous’ staff ignored gunshot wound, lawsuit says
Jail guards and YesCare, the company Polk County contracts with to provide inmates' medical services, "ignored Mr. Pickles' ...
Former inmate claims in lawsuit that Polk County jail staff ignored his gunshot wound
Jason L. Pickles alleges that he did not receive care for a gunshot wound at the South County Jail. The sheriff's office ...
Man arrested in Polk County after troopers find 174 fentanyl pills during traffic stop
A man was arrested after throwing a pill bottle with Fentanyl and running away from troopers during a traffic stop on Monday, the Florida Highway Patrol announced.
Man nearly died when Polk jail officials ignored gunshot wound, lawsuit says
A federal complaint accuses several deputies of “deliberate indifference” and violations of the man’s constitutional rights.
Lakeland swan thieves sought after birds, their eggs found miles from home: PCSO
Two black swans, along with their eggs, were safely returned to their Lakeland home after Polk County deputies said they were ...
Man’s gunshot wound ignored at Florida jail until he was on ‘brink of death,’ suit says
When individuals are incarcerated, we as a society expect prison custodians will provide adequate medical needs.” ...