Polk County Sheriff Comments on Arrest of MAGA Influencer in Prostitution Sting

Sun, 03 May 2026 05:03:00 +0200

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd publicly mocked Craig Long, a 41-year-old pro-police MAGA influencer, following his arrest for allegedly soliciting prostitution. According to authorities, Long responded to an online escort advertisement set up by an undercover detective and arranged to pay $100 for sexual services. When he arrived at the sting location on April 21, he specified that he wanted the encounter to start with oral sex and was immediately taken into custody. Long, who has a large online following and connections that reportedly include President Donald Trump and Donald Trump Jr., has entered a not-guilty plea. His arrest was part of a broader undercover operation by multiple agencies called 'Polk Around and Find Out,' which resulted in 266 arrests related to human trafficking and child exploitation. Sheriff Judd commented on Long's public support for law enforcement with sarcastic remarks, highlighting the irony of his arrest. Legal representatives for Long have not yet respon