Ex-Carolina Panther Among 255 Charged in Undercover Sting

Ex-NFL linebacker among 255 arrested in Polk human-trafficking sting

More than 250 people were arrested — including a former NFL linebacker — earlier this month in a multiagency undercover operation to combat human trafficking, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office announced. The sheriff’s office conducted “Operation Fool Around and Find Out” from May 2-10 with help from numerous local and federal law enforcement agencies, including the Osceola County Sheriff’s Office, Lake County Sheriff’s Office, the U.S. Department…

Ex-Carolina Panther among 255 charged in undercover sting

POLK COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) — The Polk County Sheriff's Office announced Thursday that 255 were arrested in a nine-day, multi-agency undercover investigation called "Fool Around and Find Out" that focused on human trafficking, child predators and illegal immigration. Detectives said they worked with investigators from several different sheriff's offices, police departments, Homeland Security, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement during the under…

Ex-NFLer Adarius Taylor Left 6-Year-Old Son In Car For Prostitute Meet-Up, Cops Say

Former NFL linebacker Adarius Taylor was arrested last week after he left his 6-year-old son in his car to meet up with a prostitute, cops said Friday. Taylor's alleged misconduct happened on May 8 ... after, according to the Polk County Sheriff's…

13 things about Bartow, Florida native Adarius Taylor

Adarius Taylor, a Jamaican-American athlete and NFL player, attended Eastern Arizona College and Florida Atlantic University. He played for teams including the Carolina Panthers, Cleveland Browns, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2014 to 2023. His personal life includes a marriage, a son, and legal troubles leading to arrest in 2025.

Shocking New Details Emerge After Former NFL Player Was Arrested For Leaving 6-Year-Old Son In The Car While Meeting Up With Prostitute

Handcuffs (Photo via USA Today Network) New disturbing details have surfaced following the arrest of former NFL player Adarius Taylor. Reports of Taylor’s arrest broke this week, suggesting he was involved in some form of child abuse, but a new scoop from TMZ Sports has revealed that his misdeed came in the form of neglecting his six-year-old son to meet up with a prostitute.  “Former NFL linebacker Adarius Taylor was arrested last week after he…

Ex-NFL Linebacker Adarius Taylor Arrested After Leaving 6-Year-Old in Car During Prostitution Sting

Former NFL linebacker Adarius Taylor, known for his time with the Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Cleveland Browns, was arrested on May 8 in Polk County, Florida. Authorities allege that Taylor left his 6-year-old son, who has medical issues, unattended in a car while he attempted to solicit a prostitute. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, Taylor responded to a fictitious online advertisement for escort services, which w…