Sheriff Grady Judd names Jan. 6 participant, MAGA influencer among 266 arrested in prostitution sting
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announced 266 arrests following a multi-agency sting operation targeting prostitution, human trafficking, and child predators in Florida. Among those arrested were a participant in the January 6 Capitol riot, a self-described MAGA influencer, and 34 illegal immigrants. The operation, named 'Polk Around and Find Out,' uncovered extensive criminal histories among suspects and added hundreds of new charges.
- ▪The sting operation resulted in 266 arrests, with about 247 tied to human trafficking offenses.
- ▪Ryan Yates, a previously convicted and pardoned Jan. 6 Capitol riot participant, was among those arrested.
- ▪Craig Long II, a 41-year-old Tampa-area fitness business owner and self-proclaimed 'MAGA influencer,' was also apprehended.
- ▪Suspects came from eleven U.S. states and eighteen different countries.
- ▪Law enforcement added 439 new charges to suspects who collectively had 1,028 prior charges.
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Police and Law Enforcement Sheriff Grady Judd names Jan. 6 participant, MAGA influencer among 266 arrested in prostitution sting Operation 'Polk Around and Find Out' also netted 34 illegal immigrants and 19 suspects accused of targeting minors By Sarah Rumpf-Whitten Fox News Published May 1, 2026 4:43pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Sheriff Grady Judd names Jan. 6 participant, MAGA influencer among 266 arrested in prostitution sting Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd announces 266 arrests in an undercover sting targeting prostitution, human trafficking and child predators in Florida. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Polk County, Florida Sheriff Grady Judd put an illegal immigrant, a Jan.
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