Winter Haven Police

Honor In Service. The Winter Haven Police Department is located in beautiful Winter Haven, Florida. Members are proud to serve this wonderful commmunity.

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Winter Haven Police - Operation Reach Out Christmas Shopping 2025 https://t.co/lf46fNj3bs via @YouTube

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TRAFFIC ALERT
One eastbound lane of Cypress Gardens Blvd. at 3rd St SE (intersection at Beef O' Brady's and Walmart) will be closed for at least 3 hours due to a depression in the roadway. Drivers should consider alternate routes through the rush hour.

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You may enjoy your music - but the driver next to you has their own to hear. State Statute covers loud noise coming from a vehicle that is heard at 25 feet. Be educated. Read the Statute. https://t.co/zpmB1cR3dA

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TRAFFIC HEADS UP: On Friday, June 24 from 9 – 11:30 am there will be delays at Carl Floyd Rd and Overlook Dr in Winter Haven.
A Celebration of Life ceremony for Polk County Fire Rescue Engineer/Paramedic Douglas Clemons is scheduled during this time. Consider alternate routes.

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Winter Haven Police execute search warrant that nets a significant amount of fentanyl and more than $9,000 cash with three arrests. https://t.co/O3l4FqEYMB

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Winter Haven Police Hiring Event - June 1, 2022 from 4 - 7 p.m. Sworn and civilian positions available and conditional offers available on the spot.

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WHPD asks for help locating 45 year-old Jessica Willcox of Wimauma. She left her home on 3-19-22 with her three-legged dog, calling her husband on 3-20-22 saying she was headed home. She has not arrived. 2017 black Mustang tag# 78BBKC. Story here https://t.co/24x8jN43t3

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** TRAFFIC ALERT **
Eastbound Cypress Gardens Blvd at the Legoland entrance is shut down due to a crash.
Drivers should avoid the area and take alternate routes.

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UPDATE - Cypress Gardens Blvd is back open in both directions following a gas line break.

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TRAFFIC ALERT
Cypress Gardens Blvd is shut down in both directions from Interlachen to Polk Dr due to a gas leak. Drivers are to find alternate routes at this time.

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TRAFFIC UPDATE - Lake Howard is back open.

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TRAFFIC ALERT
Lake Howard Dr NW between 16th and 17th St is shut down due to a serious traffic crash. Unknown when Lk Howard Dr will be open. Drivers should find alternate routes.

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Reward increased to $9,500 in the 2018 homicide of Darnell Powell. Powell was gunned down while he slept in his Winter Haven bed on 9-29-18. https://t.co/2bBZrqZux1

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TRAFFIC ALERT Lucerne Park Rd. at Old Lucerne Park Rd. is shut down due to a traffic crash. Drivers coming SW from Hwy 27 into Winter Haven should utilize Lk Hamilton Rd to divert.
Drivers should not attempt Lucern Park Rd headed NE towards Hwy 27
Shutdown at least 2 - 3 hours.

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Sheriff Judd is briefing the media about Operation Child Protector, a 6 day long investigation focusing on those who prey upon children online with @Auburndalegov Chief Andy Ray & @WHPoliceDept Dir Charlie Bird. Read https://t.co/rLSq65y6DQ & watch on https://t.co/rKNE28jFQl

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@PolkCoSheriff @Auburndalegov Honored to be part of a wonderful law enforcement community working together for our children!🚔

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EB lanes of Havendale Blvd shut down from 14th St NW (in front of Howell & Thornhill) to Hwy 17 due to an crash involving 1 fatality. Drivers who use Havendale Blvd. EB should use alternate routes to include Hwy 92. Roadway anticipated to be shut down through the a.m. rush hour.

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** TRAFFIC ALERT **

All eastbound lanes of Havendale Blvd. starting at 16th St. to Hwy 17 are shut down due to a serious crash. Eastbound lanes will be shut down for a few hours. Drivers should seek alternate routes.

More details to be given as they become available.

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Silver Alert Cancelled - Betty Alphonse has been safely recovered and is in the process of being reunited with her family. Thanks for all who shared.