[CAPTURED] PCSO in search of homicide suspect in Winter Haven

An update from the Polk County Sheriff’s Office:

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office captured homicide suspect Robert Simmons this morning in the Eloise area of Winter Haven.

Sheriff Grady Judd will brief the media this afternoon (Wednesday, May 4th) with details about the capture and the homicide.

The briefing will be at the PCSO Sheriff’s Operation Center at 1891 Jim Keene Boulevard in Winter Haven at 2:30 p.m.

There is no additional information available at this time.


Polk County Sheriff’s Office is currently looking for a homicide suspect in the Eloise area of Winter Haven, close to US 17 and Snively Avenue.

The suspect is 42-year old Robert Simmons, and he should be considered armed and dangerous.

If anyone has any information regarding Simmons’ whereabouts, please call the Polk County Sheriff’s Office at 863-298-6200. Anonymous tips can be made to Heartland Crime Stoppers at 1-888-400-TIPS.

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