32 Registered Sex Offenders Arrested During Polk County Halloween Checks

November 5, 2025 – Polk County Sheriff’s Office deputies and Florida Department of Corrections probation officers conducted compliance checks on registered sex offenders and predators from early October through October 31, 2025.

• 1,431 sex offenders registered in Polk County
• 158 designated as sexual predators
• PCSO conducts quarterly checks; state law requires at least annual verification

Pre-Halloween Phase

• 140 offenders/predators contacted
• 14 arrested for failure to comply with registration laws
• 2 out-of-state warrants served
• 16 arrested for probation violations

Halloween Night

• 348 offenders/predators verified
• 297 residence searches performed

Arrests for Registration Non-Compliance (16 Total)

1. Terrell Denson (DOB 9/2/1973) – Failed to report employment change within 48 hours
2. Mario Smith (10/5/1975) – Suspended FL driver’s license; failed to report residence
3. Travis Thompson (12/2/1982) – Failed to report new address to DHSMV within 48 hours
4. Hardey Albritton (11/20/1980) – 2 counts; failed to report vacated residence and transient status
5. Charles Denson (12/22/1980) – 2 counts; failed to register vehicle; provided false information
6. Moises Rodriguez (1/27/1949) – 2 counts; missed two monthly registrations; unreported social media
7. Jule Vandoorn (6/6/1972) – Failed to report two residences to DHSMV
8. James Hutchins (11/26/1947) – Failed to complete quarterly registration
9. Elmer Hayes Jr. (4/7/1973) – 2 counts; unreported social media account
10. Larry Jones (1/30/1952) – 2 counts; failed to report FL address to FL and IL authorities
11. Bugsianta Williams (7/1/1972) – 4 counts; failed to register four social media accounts and phone number
12. Joseph Sifonte (4/26/1984) – 3 counts; failed to register four vehicles
13. Leon Leffingwell (4/30/1970) – Failed to register social media account
14. Joseph Gambrell (3/14/1964) – 3 counts; reported false address near schools; never reported actual residence

Out-of-state warrants served:

• Kenneth Russell
• Elijah Cannon

Probation Violations (16 Total)

1. Tommy Carrera (10/25/1967) – Failed drug screen
2. Allen Hunter (5/20/1963) – Possessed pornography
3. William Kenna (9/6/1977) – Unregistered internet identifiers
4. Peter Murphy (12/17/1992) – Unregistered internet identifiers
5. Juan Rojas (3/24/1984) – Unregistered internet identifiers
6. Clarence Williams (5/16/1969) – Unregistered internet identifiers
7. Donald Brown (2/27/1943) – Unregistered internet identifiers
8. Thomas Clingerman (2/27/1943) – Failed to follow officer instructions
9. Jose Ortega (8/30/1994) – Out-of-county warrant
10. Joseph Little (9/24/1967) – Failed drug test
11. Brian Mitchell (5/23/1988) – Viewed pornography; unregistered internet identifiers
12. Antron Pompey (1/15/1985) – Unregistered internet identifiers
13. Michael Levieux (8/27/1968) – Failed to register cell phone and email
14. Jeffrey Brown (11/10/1972) – Unregistered internet identifiers; failed to register vehicle
15. Oscar Gauntlett (9/21/1955) – Unregistered internet identifiers
16. Eric Olson (6/29/1995) – Unregistered internet identifiers

Additional charges pending on several probation cases.

Sheriff Grady Judd stated:
“I am proud of our deputies and probation officers for their hard work to ensure that these sex offenders and predators are complying with their court-mandated registrations and requirements. This is time consuming, but absolutely necessary. Our simple message is this—if you’ve been placed on the sex offender/predator registry, we will keep track of you, and we will hold you accountable for any violations, period.”

Florida Registration Requirements
Offenders must report within 48 hours: name, SSN, physical description, photo, residence, vehicles, employment, phones, email, social media, driver’s license/ID.

Source: Polk County Sheriff’s Office