Grady Judd
Coverage of Grady Judd in the Nexus archive.
- Killer ex-cop executed for child's slaying as sheriff says he’s sure same monster murdered another girl
James Duckett was executed by lethal injection on July 28 for the rape and murder of Teresa McAbee while he worked as an officer for the Mascotte Police Department. Authorities also believed that Duckett killed Jeanifer Weldon, who disappeared three months later in September 1987. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd stated that law enforcement stopped pushing charges regarding Weldon’s killing once Duckett was sentenced for McAbee’s murder.
- Heroic Florida K-9 returns to sheriff's office days after being shot protecting 3 deputies, losing leg
Florida K-9 Ace returned to the sheriff's office days after being shot while protecting three deputies during an attempted arrest of Angel Bowers. During the incident, Ace suffered injuries to his left front leg, which required amputation surgery at a veterinary medical center. Despite his wounds, Ace made a successful return and will retire from law enforcement.
- Woman accused of stashing nearly 30 bags of fentanyl inside her body, sheriff’s office says
Gina Redding, 48, was arrested in Polk County, Florida, after allegedly stashing 28 bags of fentanyl inside her body. She was initially stopped for a traffic violation, misused 911 to complain about a ticket, and during a vehicle inventory search, deputies found marijuana. A body scanner later detected the fentanyl.
- Grady Judd puts parents on notice over TikTok teen takeovers: 'We're gonna come lock you up too'
Florida Sheriff Grady Judd warns parents of legal consequences if they fail to control teenagers participating in TikTok 'teen takeover' trends, as cities nationwide face rising youth-led chaos. Polk County enforces juvenile curfews, while Hillsborough County recently arrested 22 youths for disorderly conduct during a similar incident. A federal prosecutor in D.C. has also called for stricter accountability for youth crimes.
- Sheriff Grady Judd names Jan. 6 participant, MAGA influencer among 266 arrested in prostitution sting
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced 266 arrests in a prostitution and human trafficking sting, highlighting a Jan. 6 Capitol riot participant, a MAGA influencer, and an illegal immigrant involved in the operation. The multi-agency 'Polk Around and Find Out' operation uncovered 1,028 prior charges and 439 new charges, with arrests spanning 11 U.S. states and 18 countries.
- Missing teen found hiding in convicted sex offender's closet in Florida, sheriff says
A 17-year-old girl was found hiding in the closet of a convicted sex offender, Alexis Diaz-Toledo, in Florida, leading to his arrest on multiple charges. Authorities discovered the missing teen after a tip and a search of Diaz-Toledo's home, which he initially refused to allow. The sheriff emphasized concerns about the suspect's actions and his prior sex offender conviction.