DNA testing helps solve 1972 ‘John Doe’ cold case in Polk County, sheriff’s office says

17 May 2024, 3:34 am

Fifty-two years ago, a person fishing in Polk County found a man dead. Through DNA testing and decades of investigative work, detectives now say the man’s identity has finally been uncovered, as well ...... Read More »

Polk County ‘John Doe’ murder solved 52 years later thanks to DNA

17 May 2024, 2:53 am

However, the case would pick back up in January 1974 when Charles Williams, who was a Florida state prisoner at the time, contacted the Polk County Sheriff’s Office about information he had on Mack ...... Read More »

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Solves 1972 “John Doe” Homicide In Eloise

17 May 2024, 1:36 am

POLK COUNTY, Fla. - Polk County Sheriff’s Office detectives have solved and closed a murder investigation that started 52 years ago in unincorporated Eloise.... Read More »

Sex offender food truck vendor arrested after setting up and selling chicken wings at a Florida middle school

16 May 2024, 9:42 am

A registered sex offender was arrested after taking his food truck to a Florida middle school multiple times. His attorney claims he was invited to the school by staff.... Read More »

Police: Missing woman's boyfriend arrested for redirecting her money to himself

15 May 2024, 7:51 am

Russell Anthony Carroll was arrested Tuesday on charges of grand theft and unlawful use of personal identification information on Tuesday by the Auburndale Police Department and the Florida Department ...... Read More »

Polk County Man Arrested After Alleged Road Rage Incident with Gun

14 May 2024, 5:30 am

A Florida man was arrested after allegedly threatening to shoot another driver at a red light with his one-year-old child in the car.... Read More »

‘Cameras have consequences’: Polk County to launch stop arm camera program on school buses

13 May 2024, 10:47 am

This spring, an accused drunk driver hit a child getting off a school bus in Haines City, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.... Read More »

Florida man with baby in car accused of pulling gun on driver at traffic light: ‘I will shoot you’

13 May 2024, 8:02 am

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd says a Florida man was caught on camera threatening to shoot a driver at a red light while his one-year-old child was in the car.... Read More »

Pittsburgh man wanted for skipping court date and other charges arrested in Florida, returned to Allegheny County

11 May 2024, 3:17 am

Craddock was released on non-monetary bond and skipped court following an arrest for allegedly leading state police on a high-speed chase.... Read More »

Penn Hills man who fled police returned from Florida

10 May 2024, 1:26 pm

A Verona man who led police on a high-speed chase before fleeing the state in April has been returned to Allegheny County, according to the county sheriff. Hermas U. Craddock, 37, of Penn Hills ...... Read More »

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