Motorcycle gang shootout closes I-4 overnight: Sheriff Judd press conference

Full press conference: Two people, traveling on separate motorcycles on Interstate 4 in Polk County, were hospitalized with gunshot wounds overnight, according to deputies. Sheriff Grady Judd blamed two local motorcycle gangs.

[genocidevirus]

It’s almost like the press has no idea how to react to something so straight and honest.

[flyndoc]

This is a righteous Florida man! I respect Sheriff Judd and visit Polk County annually because he keeps it real and safe.

[abnoco]

I wish this level of honesty and integrity would sweep the globe.

[randyberry]

Thank God we still have law officers like Sheriff Judd.

[DAatDA]

This is the level of transparency and honesty that all elected officials should display.

[myril.kennedy]

this sheriff has my respect. Plain talker, down to earth and no-nonsense kinda guy.

[nickconsole]

Now that's how a Sheriff or Chief should be tell it like is

[haleiwasteve]

I'm always impressed by his press conferences. Tells it exactly how it is. No BS.

[boricuayehudim]

I'm a retired LEO with both State Federal retirement creds ☝🏾I must admit Florida is dearly blessed with Sheriff Judd God Bless him and protect this Exceptional Brother in Law Enforcement 🙏🏾🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💙💙💙

[Tilemason]

Sheriff you are a class act, straight up and very clear and clean. You are a poster child of how to be a sheriff.

[travfinger]

This is how our elected officials should relay info to us. Straight to the point and no BS

[steiny]

This Sheriff is incredible. What a guy !! so open and informative. Has the guts to tell everything like it is. Respect from Australia.

[josephf]

Sheriff Judd is great, Florida is blessed to have him!! Zero nonsense, a way with words, and a sense of humor!

[kathylowery]

I absolutely love this sheriff for being a down home, honest good person

[ajjackson]

This sheriff is top notch. I love how informative he is

[mariaowens]

We need more sheriff's like this man!

[missdamascusasmr]

Give this man an award for he really cares about his job and community.

[janiceaxsom]

This sheriff is Awesome! We need more like him all over the United States of America.👍

[ryserna]

Get um sheriff. I love how he blows up their faces and blasts them. Especially the chomo's.

[IAmJaguarPaw.ThisIsMyForest.]

That "33 year old beautiful young lady" made a horrible choice for a partner.