📸 Photo Credit: Polk County Sheriff's Office

Multiple Drug Dealers Arrested During Polk County Undercover Operation; Two Suspects Still Wanted

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By Staff Reporter

iSkyNews.com (ISN) – Published May 29th, 2026

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News Brief

• Five suspects arrested during a Polk County undercover narcotics investigation

• Two additional suspects remain wanted on active warrants

• Operation targeted suspected drug activity in multiple Polk County communities

• Several suspects accused of selling drugs within 1,000 feet of churches

• One suspect was allegedly wearing an ankle monitor while selling narcotics

• Detectives recovered marijuana, ammunition, and a firearm during the investigation

• Sheriff Judd warns drug dealers they will be found and arrested

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Detectives with the Polk County Sheriff's Office Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) and Tactical Drug Unit (TDU) arrested multiple suspects Thursday following an undercover narcotics operation that targeted suspected drug activity across several Polk County communities.

According to the Sheriff's Office, the investigation began on April 30, 2026, and focused on locations in Haines City, Lake Wales, Davenport, Lakeland, Auburndale, and Winter Haven.

Detectives identified seven suspects during the investigation. As of Thursday, five suspects have been arrested, while two additional suspects remain wanted on active warrants.

Authorities said three of the arrested suspects are charged with selling marijuana within 1,000 feet of a church, while two others are charged with selling cocaine within 1,000 feet of a church.

One of the suspects, Donovan Roserie, 23, of Lakeland, drew particular attention from investigators. According to the Sheriff's Office, Roserie was on probation for burglary and grand theft of a motor vehicle and was wearing an electronic ankle monitor when he allegedly sold narcotics to an undercover detective.

During the execution of a search warrant at Roserie's apartment, detectives reported finding marijuana packaged for sale, ammunition, and a firearm. Authorities noted Roserie is a convicted felon, making possession of the firearm a criminal offense.

Sheriff Grady Judd issued a strong warning to those involved in drug trafficking.

"Drug dealers who think they can hide in neighborhoods and sell poison in our community are making very bad decisions. Our detectives will find you, we will arrest you, and we will hold you accountable. If you're on probation, wearing an ankle monitor, and still committing crimes, you're proving exactly why you need to be behind bars."

📸 Photo Credit: Polk County Sheriff's Office

Those Arrested

Darwin Outsey Jr., 26, of Haines City

• Sale of Marijuana Within 1,000 Feet of a Church
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Arnold McFarlane, 53, of Lakeland

• Sale of Cocaine Within 1,000 Feet of a Church

Tiffany Marie Morrison, 33, of Lakeland

• Sale of Cocaine Within 1,000 Feet of a Church

Demetrius Tyrone Jackson, 23, of Lakeland

• Sale of Marijuana Within 1,000 Feet of a Church
• Possession of Marijuana Under 20 Grams
• Possession of Prescription Medication Without a Prescription
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Donovan Roserie, 23, of Lakeland

• Sale of Marijuana Within 1,000 Feet of a Church
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (2 Counts)
• Violation of Probation
• Possession of Marijuana With Intent to Sell Within 1,000 Feet of a Church
• Possession of Marijuana Over 20 Grams
• Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon

Suspects Still Wanted

The Sheriff's Office is continuing to search for two additional suspects who have active warrants related to the investigation:

Jacob Esau Jackson IV, 37

• Sale of Marijuana Within 1,000 Feet of a Church

Jacquez Gamble, 22

• Sale of Marijuana Within 1,000 Feet of a Church
• Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of either suspect is urged to contact the Polk County Sheriff's Office at 863-298-6200.

Those wishing to remain anonymous may submit tips through Heartland Crime Stoppers by calling 1-888-400-TIPS (8477), dialing **TIPS from a cell phone, visiting HeartlandCrimeStoppers.com, or using the P3 Tips mobile app.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office encourages residents to continue reporting suspected drug activity as detectives work to identify and arrest individuals involved in narcotics trafficking throughout the county.

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