Police in Florida have arrested 13 alleged sexual predators, one of whom is a Disney employee, during a week-long undercover operation dubbed “Operation Cyber Guardian II,” officials confirmed on Sept. 15. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said in a statement that detectives “posed as children on social media platforms, mobile apps, and online dating sites” […]
A Florida mother was arrested after allegedly “inciting, encouraging, and coaching” her 16-year-old daughter while the girl fought with another teenager. Video footage released by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office appears to show the mother, Giselle Reyes Felix, 36, coaching her daughter. “Our adult suspect was supposed to be responsible for the 16-year-old girl. Instead, […]
A Florida middle school student is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly sharing marijuana-infused gummies with other children at the school. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office said deputies seized the illegal gummies at Mulberry Middle School on Nov. 29. Officials said the 12-year-old, 7th-grade student, Leviticus Jones, shared the THC-infused candy with at least six other […]
MIAMI (AP)—A Florida sheriff’s deputy was sleeping when his 11-year-old daughter called and asked him to pick her up at her school bus stop. Seconds later, his daughter screamed into the phone. “Dad, help me, help me!” Polk County Sheriff’s Deputy Jonathan “JJ” Quintana told reporters at a news conference Friday that he assumed the […]
