News and Investigations

Detectives from the PCSO Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) and Tactical Drug Unit (TDU) arrested multiple suspects on Thursday, May 28, 2026, following an undercover operation targeting suspected narcotics areas throughout Polk County.

The investigation began on April 30, 2026, and focused on several locations across the county, including Haines City, Lake Wales, Davenport, Lakeland, Auburndale, and Winter Haven.

Of the seven suspects identified, five have been arrested and two currently have warrants out for their arrest. Of the five arrested, three are being charged with sale of marijuana within 1,000 feet of a church and two are charged with sale of cocaine within 1,000 feet of a church.

One suspect, Donovan Roserie, was on probation for burglary and grand theft and was wearing an ankle monitor at the time he sold narcotics to an undercover detective. A photo of Donovan wearing the ankle monitor at the time of his arrested is attached. Donovan is a convicted felon. Detectives found a long gun, ammunition, and marijuana packaged for sale in his apartment.

“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.” – Grady Judd, Sheriff.

Narcotics investigations are often initiated from tips received from citizens. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office encourages citizens to report suspected illegal drug activity. Send detailed tip information to tips@polksheriff.org. This email address goes directly to deputies and analysts. Provide the address, names, vehicle descriptions, time of day the activity most often occurs, and any other known details. Citizens may also send tips to Heartland Crime Stoppers—you will remain anonymous and be eligible for a cash reward if the tip results in an arrest. Call 1-888-400-TIPS or log onto www.heartlandcrimestoppers.com. 

Those arrested are:

Darwin Outsey Jr., 26, of Haines City
Charges: Sale of Marijuana within 1000 Feet of a Church, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Criminal history: possession of cocaine with intent to sell, possession of marijuana over 20g, Keep structure for drug use, robbery, carry concealed firearm


Arnold McFarlane, 53, of Lakeland
Charges: Sale of Cocaine within 1000 Feet of a Church

Criminal history: armed robbery, possession of Cocaine, DV battery

 
Tiffany Marie Morrison, 33, of Lakeland
Charges: Sale of Cocaine within 1000 Feet of a Church 


Demetrius Tyrone Jackson, 23, of Lakeland
Charges: Sale of Marijuana within 1000 Feet of a Church, Possession of Marijuana under 20 grams, Possession of Prescription Drug without Prescription, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Criminal history: possession of marijuana


Donovan Roserie, 23, of Lakeland
Charges: Sale of Marijuana within 1000 Feet of a Church, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (2 counts), Violation of Probation, Possession of Marijuana WITS within 1000 Feet of a Church, Possession of Marijuana over 20 grams, Possession of Firearm by Convicted Felon

Criminal history: Burglary conveyance, grand theft of a motor vehicle


Detectives are seeking two other suspects who are selling drugs. They are:

 
Jacob Esau Jackson IV, 37 
Charges: Sale of Marijuana within 1000 Feet of a Church

 
Jacquez Gamble, 22
Charges: Sale of Marijuana within 1000 Feet of a Church, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

If anyone has information about these two suspects’ whereabouts, please call the Polk County Sheriff’s Office main number at 863-298-6200. If you wish to remain anonymous AND be eligible for a reward, contact Heartland Crime Stoppers in one of four ways:

• CALL 1-888-400 TIPS (8477) Heartland Crime Stoppers Florida

• DIAL **TIPS from your cell phone

• VISIT http://heartlandcrimestoppers.com and click on "Submit A Tip,"

• DOWNLOAD the free "P3tips" app on your smartphone or tablet