Two Men With Kids Charged in Polk Sex Sting

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Polk County sex sting nets 266 arrests; two men charged with child neglect for bringing kids to undercover meetings.

WHO: Polk County authorities; two men charged; undercover detectives; multi-agency task force

WHAT: Human trafficking/child predator operation resulting in 266 arrests, including charges of child neglect for bringing children to undercover sex meetings.

WHEN: May 1, 2026 at 10:44 AM ET

WHERE: Polk County, Florida

WHY: Two men were charged with child neglect after bringing children with them to meet undercover detectives for sex.

How this story developed (showing 6 of 6 earlier reports)

Sheriff Grady Judd names Jan. 6 participant in sting · May 1, 2026 at 5:08 PM ET
TikTok Influencer Craig Long Among 266 Arrested · May 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
‘Santa Claus’ cuffed in sting targeting child sex predators · May 1, 2026 at 11:02 AM ET
Polk Sheriff to brief on sting with 266 arrests · Apr 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Florida sheriff details undercover child predator sting · Apr 30, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Polk County predator sting nets 19 arrests · Apr 28, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET

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