NewsWFLA News Channel 8October 27, 2026Hillsborough County
Polk County Sheriff's Office arrests Orange County deputy for soliciting prostitution
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An Orange County sheriff's deputy was arrested by the Polk County Sheriff's Office on charges of soliciting prostitution over the weekend in August 2020. The deputy, Eric Raymond, has been relieved of all law enforcement duties and reassigned to administrative duties pending the outcome of a criminal case and an internal investigation.
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A law enforcement officer's employment status and assignment changed following an arrest, triggering a criminal case and an internal agency investigation.
Key Facts
- An Orange County sheriff's deputy named Eric Raymond was arrested on Sunday on charges of soliciting prostitution.
- The arrest was executed by the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
- Raymond was hired by the Orange County Sheriff's Office in August 2020 and previously worked in the Uniform Patrol Division.
- Following the arrest, Raymond was relieved of all law enforcement duties and reassigned to administrative duties.
- The Orange County Sheriff's Office announced it will conduct its own internal investigation after the conclusion of the criminal case.
- Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd stated that the online prostitution industry enables human traffickers and that prostitution results in exploitation, misery, and other social harms.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationPolk County Sheriff’s Office“Law enforcement agency that conducted the arrest”PersonGrady Judd“Polk County Sheriff who released a statement regarding the arrest”locationTampa Bay“Region mentioned in video headline context”locationOrange County“Location of the sheriff's office where the arrested deputy was employed”OrganizationOrange County Sheriff’s Office“Employer of the arrested deputy”PersonEric Raymond“Orange County Sheriff's deputy who was arrested”