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Predator & Offender Notifications
Polk County uses Alert Polk to notify citizens when a registered sexual predator relocates, per the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. You don't have to live in the county to register. Click here to subscribe.
The Alert Polk notifications will be sent directly to your home phone, cell phone, or email address. When you register, please be aware that phone carrier charges may apply for all alert messages and data. You will only receive alerts that affect the address you register.
Below is a list of the predator address relocations that have been sent out via Alert Polk.
You can also search the FDLE website, or visit the Offender Watch page (see below) to search for registered offenders and predators in Florida, and Polk County.
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Sexual Predator Relocation
3533 Lazy Lake Drive South in Lakeland (James Athow)
A sexual predator has recently moved into the area of Lazy Lake South in Lakeland. The predator’s name is: JAMES ATHOW, a 73-year-old white male with gray hair and hazel eyes; He is 5' 7" tall, 170 pounds. He relocated, and is currently supervised by the Florida Department of Corrections. You may view his public flyer, or obtain more information on sex offenders and predators in your area, by contacting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) toll free number at 1-888-357-7332.
DATE:October 7, 2026
1910 Saturn Street in Lakeland (Timothy Welch)
A sexual predator has recently moved into the area of Saturn Street in Lakeland. The predator’s name is: TIMOTHY WELCH, a 56-year-old white male with blonde hair and blue eyes; He is 6' 1" tall, 180 pounds. He relocated, and is currently supervised by the Florida Department of Corrections. You may view his public flyer, or obtain more information on sex offenders and predators in your area, by contacting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) toll free number at 1-888-357-7332.
DATE:October 7, 2026
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The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) maintains the statewide database of registered sex offenders' and predators' addresses. You must visit their website by clicking here to do a search by name or address.
POLK COUNTY SEXUAL PREDATOR CHANGE OF ADDRESS NOTIFICATIONS:
All Florida registered sexual predators are required by law to notify FDLE when they change their address. PCSO alerts the public via a Citizen Alert (Alert Polk) when a change of address is made. The information seen here has been reported directly to FDLE by the Florida Department of Corrections, the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, and law enforcement. It is FDLE's desire that the information contained herein be accurate and reliable. Anyone who believes information provided is not accurate should contact the FDLE Missing Persons and Offender Registration by phone at 1-888-357-7332 or by e-mail at sexpred@fdle.state.fl.us.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office also offers Offender Watch.
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