Arrested in Auburndale? All Polk County bookings process through the Sheriff's Processing Center. We connect you with licensed local bondsmen.
Auburndale has its own police department (APD) serving this central Polk County city between Lakeland and Winter Haven on US-92. All arrests transport to the Polk County Sheriff's Processing Center in Winter Haven at 7101 De Castro Road, about 10 minutes east. Release happens in Bartow, not Winter Haven.
Auburndale sits at the junction of I-4 and US-92, with the LEGOLAND Florida complex nearby. The I-4/US-92 interchange generates traffic enforcement and DUI arrests. The Auburndale Flea Market and surrounding commercial areas along US-92 see retail-related enforcement. For the full Polk County three-facility jail system, see our Winter Haven page.
LEGOLAND Florida Resort is partially within Auburndale city limits, making APD one of the responding agencies for incidents outside the park gates. The theme park itself has private security, but hotel areas, parking lots, and adjacent businesses fall under APD or Polk County Sheriff jurisdiction. Tourist arrests near LEGOLAND follow the standard Polk County booking process at the Winter Haven processing center.
Lake Myrtle Sports Park hosts youth sports tournaments year-round, drawing families from across the state. Tournament weekends generate DUI enforcement along US-92 and SR-559 as visitors travel to and from hotels. APD maintains active patrol during tournament weekends. The park area along Lake Myrtle Drive sees concentrated enforcement activity during peak event periods.
The Polk County Fairgrounds are near Auburndale on SR-559 and host the annual Polk County Fair and numerous livestock events. Fair weekends bring DUI and crowd-related enforcement. Auburndale also hosts the annual Sub-Tropical Mid-Winter Fair and citrus heritage events. APD coordinates with PCSO for event enforcement. The Auburndale Public Library area along Lake Ariana serves as a community gathering point.
Surety bonds (10% non-refundable premium) and cash bonds are accepted. Bonding agents must be registered with the Polk County Clerk of Court. Call (941) 477-6888 to reach a registered Polk County bondsman who can post at the facility.
All arrests in these cities are processed through the county jail. The booking and bail process described above applies to every one of them.
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