Event Brief
Polk County deputy fired and arrested for grooming teen cadet
Filed: Apr 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
Summary: A 29-year-old Polk County deputy was fired and arrested after investigators said he sent grooming messages to a 16-year-old cadet.
WHO: Skylar Lamar Bush
WHAT: Deputy fired and arrested for alleged grooming of a teen cadet
WHEN: Apr 28, 2026 at 4:59 PM ET
WHERE: Polk County, FL
WHY: Investigators said he sent disturbing messages to the teen cadet.
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