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Sheriff Grady Judd
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CAPTURED: Brandon Barry
Apr 15, 2022
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman
Media Contact : Carrie Horstman
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Deputies are seeking the whereabouts of prolific criminal 26 yr old Brandon Barry of Haines City (DOB 8/1/1995), who has Polk County warrants for his arrest for extortion, and improperly exhibiting a firearm. During a recent burst of violence he pointed a handgun at someone and threatened to shoot the person. He's well-known to law enforcement, with an extensive criminal history, and almost always has a firearm in his possession.
Brandon Barry is 6'4" and 185 lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes. He is dangerous, violent, and armed - if you see him do NOT approach him, but please dial 911 or call PCSO at 863-298-6200.
If you have information on his whereabouts please contact Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida @ www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com. Anonymity is guaranteed!
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A suspicious person was reported at the Wawa on US 98 in south-Lakeland on the morning of June 25th.
When the responding deputy arrived in the area, he quickly located the man, and identified him as 50-year old Kenneth Wayne Vanderhoff of Lakeland.
The deputy determined that… x.com/i/web/status/1…
Sometimes during the course of their work, our PCSO deputies encounter good Polk Countians who may be facing some bad situations.
Deputy Sheriff Ed Alexander met a nice couple south of Lakeland in a bit of a jam; their bills were all paid up, but with no money expected to… x.com/i/web/status/1…
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