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Welcome to the Polk County Sheriff's Office News Room, where the Public Information Officers (PIO's) post all of the information that they release to the news media. PIO's act as liaisons between news media organizations and the Sheriff's Office. The PIO's routinely release timely and accurate information and Crime Stoppers bulletins, and respond to routine and "breaking news" media inquiries. News releases and Crime Stoppers information can be found on this page.
PCSO's full-time Public Information Officers are Brian Bruchey, Carrie Horstman, and Meghan Petty. The Public Information Officers can be reached by sending an e-mail collectively at PIOs@polksheriff.org.
The recent news releases sent out by the PIOs can be found here, and archived releases (older than 2017) can be found here.
On Friday, May 30, 2025, deputies from the Polk County Sheriff's Office arrested two men on multiple...
Used oil streamed into the storm drains that lead to Lake McLeod
Kenneth Bailey had warrants from five counties when he was arrested
Two dogs recovering from severe neglect; former owner arrested
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office conducted a Memorial Day Traffic Initiative from Saturday, May 24th...
A suspect in the country illegally from Venezuela was arrested by a Polk County Sheriff's deputy aft...