Polk Sheriff Grady Judd: Woman arrested for giving car keys to intoxicated friend who caused deadly 

If every department in the USA had a Grady Judd our country would be a better place he’s what a chief of police should be

"She directly contributed to the death of our victim" Absolutely, hold her accountable..

It's crazy that strangers cared more about the situation than the so called friend.

I was pleased when Sheriff Judd said that an impaired person could call them and the sheriff's office would help find a safe way home if there was no other way. That's true dedication to keeping the community safe.

THIS IS THE KIND OF SHERIFF EVERYONE NEEDS..

Those WaWa employees deserve a raise. Both women are old enough to know that "friends don't let friends drive drunk". The police cut the drunk a deal and she broke it. I hope they throw the book at both them. Shame on them.

*My heart and prayers go out to the family of the victim. I feel like people don’t even think about that any more. Such a lack of empathy*

*This is honestly horrific. I can’t believe she gave her the keys. Incredible*

Throw them in jail and throw away the key! Selfish sickening women!

This is why we have taxis and uber/lyft. Sending prayers to the mans family and friends. Every county need a Sheriff like Grady Judd !!

She should have been arrested for public intoxication and for throwing up all over their bathroom. I feel for the worker that had to deal with that.

That "sober" woman should probably be held even MORE responsible!! What POS human beings these two women are!

🙏for the victim's family. Every county needs a sheriff like Grady Judd. Fights for justice to get the criminals off the street . Hard job in the state of Florida, and he does his job very well . He is honest and fair.. My bucket list contains the opportunity to meet him and thank him in person for his excellent service as a sheriff. Condolences to the family that lost a loved one.

That’s not a friend. A friend would not lie to the officers and hand over the keys. This is sad and preventable. 🤔❤️🇺🇸

I just love this sheriff - he always calls ‘em exactly as he sees ‘em, all his own opinions included.

He's passionate and warm when speaking of the victims. This man is dedicated to protect and serve.🎉❤🎉❤

My favorite Sheriff. Every town/county needs one just like him. Mr. Justice !

Sheriff Grady Judd is everything that a police officer should be, he speaks with conviction no political correctness, and that is so refreshing.

I absolutely love Sheriff Grady Judd! I wish he could train police officers in every department nation wide! He is awesome!

Just when I thought that Sheriff Judd was the best law enforcement agent I had ever seen, he goes and out does himself by setting the bar even higher. Well, a guy like this will probably out do himself again and again, I am now sure of that. This is what a hero looks like. This is what a living legend is. This is what the most outstanding example of what law enforcement should be. God bless you, Sir. I salute you.

I quit drinking 16 year's ago, and don't miss it one bit. Please people, don't let friends drink and drive.

One day I’d like to personally shake this mans hand for all his hard work on so many cases!

I just love how he says blasted, smashed, and ripped. He tells it like it is. I love to see how honest this man is. I consider him a hero.

The police department should have reviewed the gas station footage when the employees called police. It should of been obvious she drove to that gas station. They then could of arrested her for DUI, and there would of been no victim.

Omg..how horrifying. I bet it happens more often than we know. Charging others will force them to think twice Years ago someone I know got smashed at their kids ballgame. They could barely stand & were told her to leave. As they wobbled to their truck I quickly jumped into the situation & made them let me drive them home....that would have been a fatal ride home for sure

This Sheriff ain't playin', he needs to be the trainer for all US Sheriff's department. The playing games with breaking the Law is over!

I have one close to this, I put a guy in jail for DWI *twice in the same night.* I was an Austin Police officer and arrested a man one night for DWI. At that time our impound lot was closed and the city had no contract with a towing company so our orders were to park the vehicle legally somewhere and lock it up. I put it in a vacant, paved parking lot. After booking the man into jail I went back to where the car was and parked across the street to finish my report. To my surprise the man I had arrested showed up as a passenger in his lawyer’s car. The lawyer gave him the keys and the drunk proceeded to drive away. I called another officer over to follow the guy and make his own field observations about his driving. He arrested the guy a second time for DWI. I didn’t want to personally arrest him twice because his attorney might allege harassment. There is a process in Austin called the _Hobby Rule._ A drunk driver doesn’t have to spend the night in jail, he can be released to his attorney immediately. This is because one time Lieutenant Governor Bill Hobby was arrested in Austin for DWI and his powerful attorney convinced the shift captain to turn him loose. That set a precedent in just Austin, no other city in Texas. This drunk’s attorney was not prosecuted. I lost my first wife when a drunk driver hit her head-on on the highway. So many people lose a loved one this way and they feel helpless. At least I could do something about it, I arrested every drunk driver I could find and never lost a case.

This sheriff does the damn thing. He has no problem with public shaming 😂 and giving us all the information. I approve! Shame on those women and so sad what happened to the victim.

The police should have kept the keys, not the WaWa clerk. She could have picked up the keys at the police station. Hopefully the police will use this as a training experience.

Great sheriff!!!! Need a hell of alot more like you! Go above and beyond to bring us all the real story . Love how you tell the story of what happened. Great heart and human

“Friend” was an accessory to the drunk driver, committed a crime that caused death. State could add more charges, such as aiding and abetting.

What pisses me off is that no matter how many stories like this appear in the news and on the internet there will be people who will not learn. They will drive impaired and sometimes they will kill people.

Thank you for posting this to RU-vid : Public Service at it's best. Sheriff is great in his presentation of facts. May the jury bring justice.

I was a bartender for 20 years and it’s the bar keepers responsibility too not over-serve as well! I was always thinking about OTHER people that were on the road…just irresponsible and in Texas that bartender could be charged as well! It’s not worth it.

You know this sheriff doesn’t play he’s not a shady sheriff he does his job…sad we can’t have every sheriff like Grady..tks Grady keep up the locking up these criminals 👍👍👍

This makes me feel better about asking management of the grocery store I worked in to call the police on a guy who was walking around obviously drunk and was about to drive home. I've felt guilty about it like I should have minded my own business for years.

Sincere condolences to all who loved the innocent victim.

The Lakeland police should have arrested Bruno for driving to the Wawa.

This sheriff is a legend. More police units need guys like him 🎖️. - Cape Breton Island

Judd is a great story teller on these crimes... You really get a great visual of the scene(s).

I applaud sheriff Grady Judd and all of his LEO's! They are always the best of the best. Thank you!

I actually called 911 one time when I was stuck at someone’s house that I didn’t really know for a party with some friends, I was extremely drunk and all I remember was getting driven home, walking inside and falling asleep on the floor. I remember just being stupid, I couldn’t figure out how to work the Lyft app, and in my head I was like, “Hur dur, I know 9-1-1” worked out in the end. Stay safe.

absolutely horrible I can not understand this sort of thing its completely awful so senseless and so sad thanks to the Sherriff's office for holding the friend accountable as well.

This Sheriff is the best with these descriptive details to the public for whatever issue is at hand. Hat is off to this great Officer/ Sheriff, I am not sure how the hierarchy works. 👏👏👏👏

I love how he has pictures of these people and how he explains it so well and as matter of fact. My prayers to the family of the victim and to the ones who had to see it happen. And what kind of ( friend ) who knows someone is that drunk let’s someone drive? Not a friend at all...

There is absolutely no excuse for this while we all have Lyft and Uber. Give her the maximum sentence. The second woman needs to be held accountable for her actions “adding and Abiding sp.

I don't think people are still NOT getting the message about the dangers and consequences of drunk driving. It most definitely needs to be enforced.

Hope she gets all the time possible for this.

Why didn't the police jail her? She was clearly wasted.

My sincere condolences to the family of the victim, I’m 20yrs clean and sober in a 12 step program . I’ve seen hundreds die from this devastating disease .

Sheriff Judd, you have the most stressful and heartbreaking occupation. How you stay so fair minded and sane is beyond me. Thankyou from South Africa

My mom and step father were killed by a drunk driver, leaving behind 14 year old me, and my 3 brothers. My youngest brother was just 2 years old. I had to quit school to raise my brothers. People who drive drunk and kill someone ought to be publicly hanged. ( mild punishment in my eyes) The devastation left behind is tragic and unquestionable. Furthermore; the friend most likely did not want to have to deal with her drunk friend.

So very sad...and so unnecessary! I hope they both do the max in jail. My sympathies to the victims family 🙏

An appalling level of rank incompetence and irresponsibility by two adult females. RIP and condolences to the grieving family😭

Damn, I was a little hesitant when I read the description but once I heard the whole story I'm flabbergasted. What an idiot!

Thank you for doing this.

He had me going when he took the two pictures and made up a back and forth conversation between the two. Being drunk and driving is stupid AF, but being a sober person and giving your keys to a drunk. She should have a mirror copy of the charges that are brought on that women.

Why didn't the police arrest Bruno for driving drunk. The Chief said she was rip roaring drunk. My husband got arrested for sleeping off his drunkenness on the side of the road in his car. He also had a beer in his car which was unopened, and they let her walk away roaring drunk, and an innocent man is dead!!! She should have been arrested for Her drunkenness!!!

I'm wondering why she was allowed to park her car instead of being arrested for DUI at the Wawa

I wish I had a sheriff that’s this amazing :( My sheriff, Laurie Smith, is the most corrupt sheriff in California history. She’s currently charged with 6 counts of bribery, and one count of something involving jail miscount or something.

Why didn't the police take the keys from wawa. So that she had to get her keys and breathalyser at the police station.

Sad to hear this story. So glad I don't drink that sh-t.

NOTE TO SELF: Stand on the non-traffic-side of my car on the highway. ;o\

Great press conference Sheriff Judd!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 He does it like no other! “ She was ripped, she was D-R-U-N-K drunk, she was smashed!” 😂 , I know this is no laughing matter but he took me out with that one ! 😂 So glad they are both getting charged, her friend deserves it. RIP to the victim and my condolences to the family 🙏🏽

America needs more sheriff's like Grady. Actions have consequences.

If she was visibly drunk in the bar, wouldn't the bartenders be responsible as well, for continuing to serve her?

I just thought I should put this here: don’t drink alcohol

I absolutely love the transparency and sincerity of this honourable gentleman. Thank you for protecting your citizens. I am impressed. (From a Canadian).

This IS Law Enforcement at its BEST!! Put them away, same charge, max penalty.

Why did the cops not arrest her for public intoxication? Did she not drive to the WA WA store? Seems like the cops dropped the ball.

RIP to the victim.

I got a DUI almost 30 years ago. I've never driven drunk again. It's just not worth it.

Such a well put message at the end, more people need to hear this.

Why didn't the police arrest the drunk woman for being over intoxicated?? It would have saved a life in the long run surely????

You have to admit this sheriff is really good and funny as hell at times

I absolutely love this kind of Sheriff the fact of his reporting to the public is just good policing .

I feel such sorrow for the victims family. This was so preventable...if she didn't want to drive her home...get her an Uber, keep the keys and let her sleep it off in her car. This is so horrible.

Can the bar, Lucky's be charged for serving her booze after she was clearing smashed?

They deserve everything they get!!! Condolences to the true victims family!

he’s not lying when he said we’ve never seen a press conference like this. I can’t believe how laid back this guy is 😂😂😂 he gives me a great visual of the story.

When will people realize getting drunk is not a good idea and can ruin your life and that of others. You don’t make good decisions once you start drinking.

So tragic, once again people: Friends don't let friends drive drunk...I would like to add that many times the person who is drunk with put up a battle that "they are fine and can drive", it can be very difficult to stand firm but just remember that you can save a life or lives by not giving in, no matter what! Those Wawa employees did such an outstanding public service and definitely should be commended.....too bad the friend decided to hand over the keys despite the lethal threat Bruno presented....

What surprises me is the fact that in the two bars where she got drunk, those serving her alcohol must have seen what was happening to her and apparently kept on serving her regardless. Here in France, and I'm sure it must be the case in other countries, they would be just criminally liable as her friend and perhaps even more so. Any barman or barmaid will know instinctively if a customer is drunk or not, either because they obviously know how much alcohol they've served her or by her behaviour. Simply being openly drunk out in the street is a crime in itself, without even getting into a car and attempting to drive away in it.

Best press briefing ever!

THANK U!!!!!! I pray the charges stick for the woman who gave her back the keys!!!!!!! How disgusting.

I have a question: Why did the cops leave the keys at WAWA and not take the keys and impound the woman's car?

With friends like that who needs enemies!!!!! Not at all a true friend!!!!! My prayers go out to the family and friends of the poor man minding his own business dealing with his own life issues ❤️🙏❤️

If she was intoxicated when she drove into the Wawa parking lot, why wasn't she arrested for DUI then. That police officer should be fired for their poor handling in this matter.

I am very interested in following this case and seeing what kind of lawyers will be retained by each, loathsome, individual. I am also interested in watching the D.A. handle the case.

she was supposed to get arrested at the wawa's and car towed but at the end of the day she was given a break probably cause she worked at school. shouldnt officers on scene carry some of the responsibility for this?

Man I love this guy! “Maybe they can have some conversation.”

The world needs men like Sheriff Grady Judd in every city across the world ❤️🍀

So she is drunk in Wawa and her car is outside and she don’t het a DWI? The cops should of arrested her and this would of never happened.

So I’m confused…she drove to the Wawa drunk. Was witnessed drunk by everyone. The police didn’t think to arrest her for DUI based on that alone?

English was arrested on Wednesday in Hillsborough County. The Polk County Sheriff's Office said her criminal history includes four felonies for driving on a suspended license (habitual offender), child abuse, fraud and grand theft.

First place, my heart goes out to the family, second of all the blame after the fact falls soully on the officers that should of arrested her for public intoxication, the blame should be fully on the Sheriff for not fully training his deputies, and then trying blame someone who was fully intoxicated.

The last bar they were in should also be held accountable.

What about the BARTENDERS who served her ??

I am sorry for your lost

Thank You Sheriff Judd And all of your department . Alabama has a Fantastic Neighbor! 🤗