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MAGA Influencer Craig Long Arrested in 266-Person Sting

5/5/2026

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The “Polk Around and Find Out” sting arrested 266 people, including Craig Long (41), a “MAGA” influencer.
Sheriff Grady Judd said Long was taken into custody in Bartow on April 22 and pleaded not-guilty.
The sting produced 439 charges—298 felonies and 141 misdemeanors—via the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Homeland Security Investigations.
Judd warned Long will not receive a blanket pardon, noting he avoided federal penalties but faces state prosecution.

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The “Polk Around and Find Out” sting arrested 266 people, including Craig Long (41), a “MAGA” influencer.
Sheriff Grady Judd said Long was taken into custody in Bartow on April 22 and pleaded not-guilty.
The sting produced 439 charges—298 felonies and 141 misdemeanors—via the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and Homeland Security Investigations.
Judd warned Long will not receive a blanket pardon, noting he avoided federal penalties but faces state prosecution.