A few days ago, Polk County, Fla., Sheriff Grady Judd made the news once again with a remark that surely left his crime-supporting, police-defunding liberal nemeses choking on their quinoa. He radioed for help and made his way out of the woods. Five loopholes to Amendment 2 explained by Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. The suspect, on the run since Thursday afternoon, had dug under a fallen oak tree and covered himself with brush, Judd said, only about 75 yards from where police said he killed a sheriff's deputy. [2022/05/27 press-conference video, YouTube 9Qovb9uY08]. Back to home page. Judd said the suspect "executed" one [6] As the first employee under the age of 21 in the department, he was required to get his father to purchase his ammunition. Freeland then approached the immobilized man and delivered two shots to Williams' head at point-blank range, finishing him off. "You have to understand, he had already shot and killed a deputy, he had already shot and killed a K-9 and he shot and injured another deputy," Judd said by phone Saturday. Thats one looter that wont break into anyone elses home and take advantage of them when theyre the most vulnerable and the most weak, Judd said. "We're coming after you next and we're gonna put you in jail. Authorities say he raised the gun belonging to the deputy he had killed, prompting nine officers to fire. ", asked an old perv arrested for vice. Our deputies shot him, and he was deceased on the ground." Later that afternoon the body of 39-year-old Deputy Williams, a father of three, was found and carried from the wooded area. [3] He was awarded two honorary doctorates. When autocomplete results are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. [2017 video], "He said he likes hand-cuffs and blind-folds. Freeland's death ended a nearly 24-hour manhunt that forced schools to lock down and families to stay indoors as about 500 officers scoured the woods. Police released a photo of the suspect but said it was taken off a Florida identification card thought to be false and could not verify the man's name or address. This trick is used in every city of this country to turn a simple traffic stop into a drug burst, and usually the person they stop is innocent. [2016/09/08, criminal was shot ~28 times], "Hey, Mr. Murderer. [2022/05/27 press-conference video, YouTube 9Qovb9uY08]. He also was suspected of wounding a deputy and killing a police dog. He did congratulate SWAT for a job well done. [2016/11/11], "This guy [fake cop] wanted a uniform so much, Williams was a 12-year veteran of the department. In June 2008, the U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) announced it had found no actionable wrongdoing on the part of Polk County Sheriff's Office in the incident, stating: "After careful consideration, we concluded that the evidence does not establish a prosecutable violation of the federal civil rights statutes. "We have no idea whether or not [the suspect] shot [at police] but we saw him and we saw the gun," Judd said. "No Fault Found in Shooting of Man Who Killed Polk Deputy." SWAT was called in and shot the criminal 68 times. [8][9] Judd served as an adjunct professor at the University of South Florida and Florida Southern College.[3]. [2017 video], "Nothing warms our heart more, Judd said a book containing drug transactions was also found inside the rental car. And should one run afoul of the law in Polk County, theres no question as to what outcome the perpetrator can expect. The impassioned words of the Polk County sheriff a few hours after one of his deputies and a police dog were killed said it all. @Becca Grant, Polk deputies searching for missing endangered 6-year-old boy with special needs - ABC Action News, "Gradyisms" - A Tribute to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd - YouTube. Of the 110 bullets fired at Angilo Freeland by the SWAT team, 68 found their mark. Criminals should take note: If you kill a police officer, expect to be killed. "Quite frankly, we weren't taking any chances.". [17], Judd was re-elected by defeating write-in candidate Michael Lashman. Sometimes the perp Speirs called for an ambulance, paramedics and additional police units. Not on camera. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Authorities say he raised the gun belonging to the deputy he had killed, prompting nine officers to fire. or redistributed. [2022/05/27 press-conference video, YouTube 9Qovb9uY08], "Let me underscore this denial issue, folks. ", A December 2009 version concluded: "The Coroner also reported that the illegal alien died of natural causes. ", "When they [Apple] Grady Judd (born March 10, 1954) is the sheriff of Polk County, Florida. The Coroner also reported that the illegal alien died of natural causes. They hit the guy 68 times. Judd says there have been 18 recent incidents involving counterfeit cash . Judd said their information is Freeland, 27, is from Miami and had contacts in Polk County. [20], Judd ran for a fourth term of office in 2016 and was elected with 95.3% of the vote compared to 4.7% for write-in ballots. She is based in Georgia. [16], Judd was preceded in office by Lawrence W. Crow, Jr. who served 17 years as Sheriff and declined to run in 2004. 8 October 2006 (Metro; p. 1). [14] In a 2022 news conference, Judd referred to Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as the "greatest governor in the United States of America. Naturally, the liberal media went nuts and asked why they had :http://www.kristinehendricks.com/2016/02/17/291/. Sheriff Grady Judd answered the Orlando Sentinel honestly: Because thats all the ammunition we had., Maybe we ought to send them more ammunition. Because the people of Polk County like guns, they have guns, I encourage them to own guns, Naturally, the liberal media went nuts and asked why they had to shoot the poor, undocumented immigrant 68 times. Naturally, the liberal media went nuts and asked why they had to shoot the poor, undocumented immigrant 68 times. The murderer was found hiding in a wooded area. "[To looters] I would tell them, if you value your life, "Ambush, Manhunt Details Revealed." Face to face with an armed man suspected of killing a Polk County deputy sheriff, SWAT officers riddled his body with 68 bullets. WebPolk County Sheriff Grady Judd captured headlines nationwide Wednesday when he threatened to arrest wanted residents seeking shelter from the storm, adding that The police were justified in what they did. His mother doesn't think of him as a cop-killer. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd showed up at a home in Lakeland on Thursday, but he wasn't there to make an arrest. If you need to shoot somebody, shoot 'em a lot. Grady Judd was born on 10 March 1954 in Lakeland, Florida, United States. At least then the truth, if not justice, would be served. Make no mistake about it, there's nothing about politically correct in a gun fight. [2019/04/24, video 44 arrested, paraphrased], "You need to not only tell them [politicians] they're out of their mind, Exactly. He has been released from Lakeland Regional Medical Center and is recovering at home. Which brings me to Freeland's family. "Become proficient, get a concealed firearms license, and carry your gun. Those parts are for sure true. they probably shouldnt do that in Polk County. An eye for an eye, right? Freeland hid behind a fallen tree until morning and that is when 10 members of SWAT found him. [2020/06/02], "Forcing your way into an occupied residence is a bold and foolish decision. Quite frankly, we weren't taking any chances." The deputy was shot eight times, including once behind his right ear at close range. [2018/12], "There's always room in our Cross-Bar Hotel." POLK COUNTY FLORIDA HONEST SHERIFF GRADY JUDD. 24 November 2006. According to Judd, in 1999 Freeland was booked in the Polk County Jail by the Florida Highway Patrol for not having a valid driver's license, reckless driving, aggravated fleeing to elude, resisting without violence and carrying a concealed firearm. We're gonna track down this narcotics group.". You're responsible for protecting yourself until we arrive. A $40,000 reward had been offered for information on the suspect. He may be shot or bitten, Judd said. Sheriff Judd never fails to raise eyebrows, from those on both sides of the political aisle. I have no proof of that, but I also have zero doubt about the claim. It all started because of a trumped up traffic stop. Judd said police found a 45-caliber handgun believed to have been taken from the dead sheriff's deputy. [2016/10/05, Operation Fall Sweep], "Having a gun in your hand is much better than having the sheriff's office on the phone.". Judd said the suspect asked if he was going to be arrested and the deputy said he didn't know yet. Officers fired 110 rounds of ammunition at the man suspected of killing a sheriff's deputy, according to an autopsy and records released by the sheriff's office Saturday. here illegally, and they're getting federal assistance. Big surprise, right? There was a law against using a firearm in commission of a felony When asked by a reporter how that could be, since there were 68 bullet wounds in his body, he simply replied: (BEST QUOTE ever) .When you are shot 68 times you are naturally gonna die.. An illegal alien, in Polk County , Florida , who got pulled over in a routine traffic stop, ended up "executing" the deputy who stopped him. Your membership is the foundation of our sustainability and resilience. Angilo Freeland -- who was suspected of fatally shooting the deputy after being pulled over for speeding Thursday -- was hit 68 times by the SWAT team members' shots, Tampa Tribune. According to Judd, Speirs had already called for backup because he was suspicious and did not want to aggravate the situation. Afterwards, when called upon by the media to make a statement about the manhunt and its outcome, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd explained: "You have to understand, he had already shot and killed a deputy, he had already shot and killed a K-9, and he shot and injured another deputy. In 2018, Judd was sworn in as President of the Major County Sheriffs of America for a two-year term, and is now a member of the Executive Board as immediate past president. Judd believes Freeland is the man's real name. [22], Sheriff Judd was elected President of the Florida Sheriffs Association in 2013. [2015/08/20], "We shot back because he shot at us -- and we shot at him a lot." We shot him enough that he didnt shoot back anymore, said Sheriff Grady Judd. A sergeant and an officer from the Lakeland Police Department were also fired at, authorities said. He was shot to death on his wife's birthday. [2016/09/09], "He points his gun at one of our deputies. Just kidding. Make no mistake about it, there's nothing about politically correct in a gun fight. One of the shots penetrated to the officer's spine. Williams arrived as backup for Speirs and the two men searched the woods for the suspect, who shot at the deputies, killing Williams. Sheriff Judd has a swagger about him as he regales the press with tales of justice being served. Associated Press. This biography article about law enforcement in the United States is a stub. Copyright 2006 The Associated Press. WebWelcome to the San Diego Sheriff's Department website. A sheriff attributed a suspect's being shot 68 times to 'that's all the bullets we had.' A sheriff attributed a suspect's being shot 68 times to "that's all the bullets we had." Just before noon on Sept. 28, 2006, Polk County Deputy Doug Speirs pulled over a speeding rental car bearing Kentucky tags in Lakeland, Florida. Authorities said deputy sheriff Doug Speirs, also 39, was fired at several times and shot once in the leg. [2017 video], "We pay our taxes so that the federal government "No, but you sure will be able to find someone inside the county jail who will want to grope you!". "Logan Hale, you are on your way to jail. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. WebSheriff Grady Judd (We stopped shooting because we ran outa bullets!!) As the first employee under the age of 21 in the department, he was required to get his father to purchase his ammunition. "That's all the bullets we had! . This entry was posted on Thursday, August 13th, 2009 at 1:19 pm and is filed under brain washing, Homeland Security, Humor, Illegal Immigration, New World Order, Psychosociopolitical Warfare, State's Rights, Take Back America, Terrorism, The Race War, War on America. Legal Statement. The SWAT team fired 110 shots, 68 of which found their target. Get updates on special events and receive your first drink on us! Freeland then fired his .45 at Deputy Williams who returned fire but was shot and killed by the suspect. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Maybe you'll make bail. The SWAT team members ordered the suspect to show his hands and he made only one hand visible, the sheriff said. Sheriff Grady Judd of Polk County said one SWAT team member was practically on top of the man, who was dug in beneath a fallen oak tree. Angilo Freeland who was suspected of fatally shooting the deputy after being pulled over for speeding Thursday was hit 68 times by the SWAT team members' shots, the examination showed. you are keeping people alive and well and safe. ", Sheriff Judd said: That said, while I cant confirm everything the post claims he said, I have no doubt his response to the shooting was too different from what the post claims. McCartney, Anthony. 5 June 2008. WebAngilo Freeland who was suspected of fatally shooting the deputy after being pulled over for speeding Thursday was hit 68 times by the SWAT team members' shots, the Overwhelmingly, almost without exception, there's always been cues "I suspect the only reason 110 rounds was all that was fired was that's all the ammunition they had," Judd said. 'We are prepared for a gunfight if he wants a gunfight.". The deputy told the suspect that he doubted he would go to jail, saying, "It's a hot day. Furthermore, police say Freeland shot Williams eight times, including in the head, took the deputy's handgun and ammunition, and continued to hide in the woods. [3] He is a commissioner on the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Commission. Grady Judd, county sheriff in Polk, Florida, said: "Quite frankly, we weren't taking any chances. "I suspect the only reason 110 rounds was all that was fired was that's all the ammunition they had," Judd said. A state-wide manhunt ensued. 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