Polk Sheriff: Davenport Area Arrests for Fraud, Assault & More

The Polk County Sheriff's Office Northeast District has announced recent arrests in and around Davenport, addressing a variety of criminal activities. Law enforcement efforts target fraud, assault, drug offenses and theft.

An arrest involved a former deputy accused of unlawfully charging credit cards belonging to a deceased individual. A neighbor dispute resulted in an assault arrest. A middle school student was also arrested, though the specific reason was not disclosed.

The PCSO Violent Crimes Unit and Tactical Drug Unit arrested multiple suspects. The PCSO Vice Unit made an arrest at Lake Hartridge Nature Park. An indictment for murder followed a fatal fentanyl overdose.

Operation Pop-Top store checks occurred across several locations. A driver faces charges for leaving the scene of a crash.

Additional arrests include a restaurant server accused of taking a customer's debit card information. A former deputy was arrested on unspecified charges. A woman was apprehended for driving a vehicle across a golf course with open alcoholic beverages.

Investigators also arrested individuals for burglary and theft. A Winter Haven man faces charges for sending threatening messages to an OnlyFans model. A couple was arrested for bringing a stolen vehicle into Polk County. A nightclub patron was taken into custody for following and assaulting a woman.

A teacher faces felony charges for allegedly damaging her ex-boyfriend's current girlfriend's car. A Davenport man was arrested on unknown charges. Information was also released regarding YesCare, the medical services provider for the Polk County Jail, filing for bankruptcy.