NewsWFLA (NBC 8) — Local NewsOctober 27, 2026Hillsborough County
Polk County Sheriff 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 Sunday on charges of soliciting prostitution. Following his arrest, the Orange County Sheriff's Office relieved the deputy of all law enforcement duties, reassigned him to administrative duties, and announced plans for an internal investigation after the criminal case concludes.
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A local law enforcement officer has been removed from street patrol and reassigned pending criminal and s following an arrest.
Key Facts
- An Orange County sheriff's deputy, Eric Raymond, was arrested on Sunday by the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
- Raymond faces charges of soliciting prostitution.
- Raymond was hired by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in August 2020 and worked in the Uniform Patrol Division.
- Following his arrest, Raymond was relieved of all law enforcement duties and reassigned to administrative duties pending a criminal case.
- The Orange County Sheriff's Office stated it will conduct its own internal investigation after the criminal case concludes.
- Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd stated that the online prostitution industry enables human traffickers and that prostitution results in exploitation, misery, and other societal harms.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationPolk County Sheriff’s Office“Law enforcement agency that made the arrest”PersonGrady Judd“Polk County Sheriff who released a statement regarding the arrest”locationTampa Bay“Region mentioned in video header”locationOrange County“Jurisdiction of the arresting agency or deputy's employer”OrganizationOrange County Sheriff’s Office“Employer of the arrested deputy”PersonEric Raymond“Arrested Orange County sheriff's deputy”