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‘High squeaky voice:’ Ex-Mickey Mouse character busted in Polk County child predator sting

Katherine Langford
Katherine Langford
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Editor-in-Chief · Friday, October 30, 2026 at 4:34 PM · 1 min read
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‘High squeaky voice:’ Ex-Mickey Mouse character busted in Polk County child predator sting — Winter Garden Schools news

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office on Friday unveiled results of the largest undercover operation in its history — a seven-day sting that netted 281 arrests, including a former Walt Disney World Mickey Mouse character, an Orange County Sheriff’s Office deputy and dozens of Central Florida theme park employees.“This is the single largest undercover operation we’ve ever done,” Judd said at a news conference about the operation called “Polk Around and Find Out II.”281 arrests, 11 trafficking victimsThe investigation resulted in 239 arrests related to soliciting prostitution, offering to commit prostitution, and aiding, abetting, or transporting prostitutes. An additional 31 arrests were related to child sexual predators, and 11 other arrests were made, according to a news release. Among those arrested were 17 theme park employees — 13 from Walt Disney World and four from Universal Orlando— as well as 32 people in the country illegally, representing nine different countries. Twenty-two suspe

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