Sheriff Judd: Deadly bar fight was avoidable 'if he'd have just minded his business'

A drunken argument at a Polk County bar ended in a gunfight, killing one person and injuring two more, according to Sheriff Grady Judd. Story: www.fox13news....
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[@randy-tzu1624]

There are two types of people in this world, those that want to be left alone, and those who wont leave people alone.

[@hadeswoof8060]

No he forgot instigators too! Lmao, the ones stirring the pot and watching the show.

[@classic-ck2nq]

And some folks will fight for their right to be left the hell alone.

[@connorcampbell2536]

@@ConsumeYourSoul619 That is the one that wanted to be left alone...

[@melancholymartialarts7095]

That would fall under the "those who want to be left alone". Nice try though

[@captjay7823]

Very Cool...Thank You.

[@martj1313]

I worked as a bouncer for several years and alcohol is far worse than any of the illegal drugs for bringing out any dark side of a person, i lost count of the number of people who became savages with a few drinks in them.

[@mathewmcdonald3657]

You are correct. It is capable of bringing out just the shittiest sides of human nature. Cocaine can make a person more volatile but alcohol is the worst.

[@yaadythommo5548]

Yuppppppp........ Liquid courage !!

[@jjhhandk3974]

The problem is, unfortunately, mostly political. The VAST majority of the US population favors legalization of most drugs. We don’t need big brother telling us what we can or can’t do in our free time. Until we cull money from politics we are trapped in the legal world of a small group of elitists who think we need them to monitor us and tell us how to live.

[@dwaynepepper7899]

@Arthur Marston i agree with you wholeheartedly. But As a species we are bigger than alcohol, are we without alcohol absolutely not.

[@chrisjaxon9495]

True I was an extremely dangerous person when I drank. Anybody close by was fair game and I’m lucky I was never shot or stabbed. Just rocking people left and right

[@jondoe406]

"If he'd minded his own business..." could apply to 90% of the issues we face today.

[@jowbloe4700]

11:29 🤣

[@BenState]

or the guns

[@oAzurful]

Including %90 of dead cops

[@edyr]

I guess agreed.. The murderers were convicted

[@melodiefrances3898]

God, no kidding. Unless someone is truly hurting vulnerable people, we all need to stay the eff out of other people's business. I honestly don't understand the desire to get all up into other people's lives.

[@pandajin7772]

I learned long ago that avoiding bars is avoiding headaches… both literally and figuratively

[@Dreamz94.]

Never been to one , glad of it

[@PS-nh1mu]

Islam prohibits alcohol, one of the reasons is this

[@slicknickbangers]

This is why you should avoid bars. There are always so many idiots who cant control their drinking and just become nothing but trouble. I am a heavy person and i got up to take a leak at a bar one time. Once i came out i walked past a group and the shortest one of the group grabbed my arm and said "whats up fatass". I just kept walking and left. I am so done with these idiots that either have an ego trip or are trying to show off. Not worth risking my life or freedom.

[@Riskmangler]

That's wisdom.

[@JMD621]

Nothing good happens in a Bar.

[@Wisdom24-7]

That's the world we live in so many people carrying guns and think they are Clint Eastwood like the movies

[@greatestever7623]

What else do ya expect at a joint full of testosterone ego and booze especially these simps try to prove themselves around women in those bars only to end up in prison or dead….most these clowns are too fucked up to make a rational sound decision

[@Daniel-zv4to]

@@Wisdom24-7 well way to twist that one to fit your own political narrative

[@befree4052]

IF he'd have just minded his business...this statement goes beyond a bar fight. We really would have less problems if people would do this

[@ferraroannie4058]

Amen

[@morallybankrupt1461]

Guys like that are cowards, they won’t fight anyone.

[@zacssneakerclosettv2030]

@@morallybankrupt1461 it’s no point in fighting anymore you beat the person ass they come back and wanna shoot you or get revenge the way things are kinda leaves you with no choice

[@josephfuller6229]

@@zacssneakerclosettv2030 so you think you should just shoot first?

[@zacssneakerclosettv2030]

@@josephfuller6229 sounds stupid but no one is fighting anymore you beat a person up boom now they go back and get the whole family involved get rid of them now no problem besides going to jail for a bit but it’s really self defense I’m not gonna let no one play with my life it’s very valuable to me and i have family so i don’t have time for someone i got in to a fight with trying to come after me

[@thunderbritches67]

I had a friend like this,Couldn’t let anything go . Acted completely on impulse and is now doing 25 years .

[@frog_king8383]

Good, hope he rots.

[@davidrhelmick72]

Only takes less than a minute to fsu for life

[@donaldlyons17]

@@davidrhelmick72 Yeah but how long does it take to build a future? I am guessing a lot longer than it took to get "fsu for life."

[@Layheeee]

My best friend is the same way, he’s just not locked up yet or hasn’t thrown his life away :(

[@looks-human]

@@donaldlyons17 3-7 years and you will have a house and good car if you aren't stupid

[@ohgeekush5073]

When this man retires, he needs to be given a platform to continue to tell stories.

[@josephvanwie6706]

When this man retires, law enforcement ends! He's the last of the good guys. ...

[@acedealien8136]

Spokesman of truth

[@02HARMAE]

I always love how he holds the ‘portrait of shame’ while he tells the story

[@johanmassy5290]

This is needed in NYC

[@iandurfee3439]

Lol I love it too. Minneapolis should do the same

[@abdullahal-shimri3091]

@@johanmassy5290 the NY shooting has a different narrative.

[@adolfilyichmarx9589]

It actually serves 2 purposes. Both the face of shame and also, if you look closely, he reads what i can only assume are speaking points/facts off the back of the card.

[@JoshuaBwelcomesu]

People need to see that face tho. A lot of people take alcohol for granted. This man will spent the vast majority of the rest of his life in prison if not all of it, and its all because of one drunken night at the bar. Yeah at the same time for most people its easy to look at him an just think what an idiot, but i got real sad imagining how he probably feels waking up the next day sober.

[@jamesmorgan818]

This has got to be the most straightforward, honest Sheriff I have seen. Much respect.

[@mcnasty4691]

Currurpt he out soon lol look wht he has going for him rn

[@williamgullett8071]

@@mcnasty4691 you write like a 6 year old

[@bbingtube]

He's not.

[@JDGless]

Dumbest sheriff I've ever heard at a press conference.

[@Bighannes410]

“HONEST” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@fratercontenduntocculta8161]

I just don't understand the bar scene...every time I went with friends, it just felt like being back in High School. Pure drama. Bless this man for speaking the truth!

[@gregbrenyo6518]

What a coward. They didn't want you around their table so basically at your truck you decide to pull a piece and shoot one of them? He was there for a fight pure and simple.

[@gryffgraff4802]

That’s where my mind is at, what do you do different from the perspective of the victim? Crazy. Can’t even ask drunk people to go home without a gun fight.

[@gregbrenyo6518]

@@gryffgraff4802 exactly. The fact he followed them to the outside area shows me that this guy was out for them. So much for being a man and trying to fight them hand-to-hand. He had to retreat to his truck to gain the upper hand. This guy better not see the light of day.

[@streamer_services]

Why in the hell would you start any thing in this mans town is beyond me

[@dickenya3278]

Like the Sheriff said, "Stupid is as stupid does".

[@mikemccusker6272]

I’m soo grateful that all the dumb stuff I was and when I was younger never ended up a tragedy like this look back at my life and I get the sweats thinking about how close my life came to ending in a situation like this or something else drug related. Stay sober it’s just not worth it anymore to get fucked up.

[@lostinpa-dadenduro7555]

Same. If you’re gonna get drunk, do it at home and wake up alive on your own couch. 👍

[@secretsquirrel6718]

I've thought of that before. Been in some weird situations and close calls.

[@Jake-vz6cf]

@@secretsquirrel6718 same. So much so that I actually look forward to staying in the house and drinking now 😂 or maybe with one or two close buddies. We’re in some weird times, that’s for sure.

[@secretsquirrel6718]

@@rottingravensblood9106 video games.

[@secretsquirrel6718]

@RR Continued not until the statute of limitations runs out!

[@Kyle-gb9dq]

My mom always told us kids that no good ever comes from alcohol. 110% true statement

[@ryanOGab]

Alcohol doesn't make you a prick, that had to happen beforehand.

[@bobl2833]

110 proof.

[@adotintheshark4848]

it's great to cook with

[@coffeepeachesplans]

They said nothing about alcohol being the blame

[@adotintheshark4848]

no, they were in a bar drinking milk@@coffeepeachesplans

[@lvinson5171]

I LIVED IN POLK CO. FOR 6 YEARS GRADY JUDD IS THE MOST HONEST MAN I EVER MET HE RUNS HIS DEPT RIGHT THE BEST SHERIFF , HE IS THE STANDARD BEARER BY WHICH ALL OTHERS BE JUDGED . REALLY

[@mjford6152]

So why is Polk county so lawless and poor? I like Grady too for all the reasons you list. It takes more than law enforcement to solve these issues.

[@canadianreserve]

If you can get angry when you drink, you shouldn't drink. I don't know why people have such a hard time figuring this out.

[@timothydraper3687]

Or keep an eye on yourself while drinking...

[@jasonruff1270]

@@timothydraper3687 or just don't drink at all

[@timothydraper3687]

@@jasonruff1270 Either, there's no 'Only one sensible rule', I didn't drink from age 20 to my mid 30's, and have grown to realise I can like it in moderation, that I can control my level and not do stupid things.

[@Alex-sg3yz]

@Angel Valdez I'm happy for you that you stopped

[@zodrob7]

Drinking can impair your judgement and decision-making, perhaps that's why people have a hard time figuring it out

[@mattmorelli9833]

"We'll see you the next time somebody does something really stupid. Take care." Sheriff just laid it out plain and simple, like the old days. Hats off.

[@whyamiwastingmytimeonthis]

I only see one problem here - not enough guns. Arm everyone, respect 2nd amendment rights of felons and let the world B🔥U🔥R🔥N haha Move to Commifornia if you disagree Edit: my god y'all are so easily manipulated looolll I wanna see those 9 single-cell organisms that liked my comment 😂

[@ethanpurita]

@@whyamiwastingmytimeonthis - Liberals are the most pathetic creatures on this planet.

[@andrew_koala2974]

Matt Morelli You have yet to learn the difference in meaning between some'one' and some'body' So I will give you a free English lesson - That educated students age 8 could give you. Tell me how many of 'YOU' are there in existence ? How many bodies are buried in the Cemetery ? Do you have a soul ? If so - How many ? Can you be replaced ? Do you understand the difference between replaced and substituted ? Do you know the differences between : ON and on TESLA and Tesla APPLE and Apple NAVY and Navy ARMY and Army Passing and Overtaking Weather and whether To too and two - That IS JUST A SMALL LIST. Go do your homework and reply in twelve months with your essay and not before you learn the above. Good luck and good bye

[@generalmarkmilleyisbenedic8895]

@Oliver's 50th Account equal cringe

[@believeinjesus6972]

Repent to Jesus Christ “For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus,” ‭‭1 Timothy‬ ‭2:5‬ ‭NIV‬‬

[@joefosh]

It's tragic people will escalate things to fatal limits in a desperate bid for some kind of respect, or the need to feel somehow powerful for intimidating people.

[@P.F.3.]

Lesson#1- don't go to bars! Lesson#2- don't go to bars! Lesson#3- do not go to bars!!!

[@brandonmizulski9087]

I agree. I love to drink a few beers but only with friends or at my house. No drinking and driving. Most people can't handle their booze

[@scotwells7573]

People that can’t handle their booze need to do us a favor and stay home.

[@Pr3ttyBrwnTwiin]

Exactly

[@Ipetam]

Amen.

[@JMD621]

You’re saying this to ALCOHOLICS??? Lol. Just stop.

[@MickiD255]

Very true but easier said than done!!

[@matthowell8985]

Engaging in gun battles with people that are less intoxicated than you and coming out the Victor is not easy. He was the most intoxicated out of the bunch and somehow came out on top versus two other armed men. Doesn't usually go that way.

[@visualmoon2771]

I love listening to this guy.. even though it’s horrible stories, he’s a great story teller

[@alexkumm4488]

😂😂😂💀💀💀

[@MusicKuuda]

Same here, reminds me of my old boarding school principal explaining who got in trouble that day 😂😂😂

[@steiny3353]

Visual Moon .I was just thinking the same thing. He just tells it like it is, a real straight shooter. They are lucky to have him.

[@jesseolson3142]

He really lays it all out. I feel like Im there

[@jaxareback311]

Grady’s been narrating Polk Co. events for years and some of his descriptions are legendary.....check them out...!

[@story-time-]

I have 2 dui's sadly and I'm embarrassed about I have now been sober for a year and 6 months I thank God everyday that I never hurt anyone or myself... I also thank God that I am now sober

[@jefferykaplan4400]

Good for you staying sober. I hope you stay that way and have a happy life.

[@tomball7009]

It's scary, when you think you can give the benefit of the doubt and being patience will make things right. Best thing to understand and to do, is to just leave. You can't make sense out of nonsense. Crazy people have no rules. You can see them coming like a storm rolling in. Time to leave.

[@Renovegas6109]

Yep . Stupid drunks In bars begging for bulletz

[@Michael-ys5cn]

So many people with such big egos... being "disrespected" means nothing, if you believe in something bigger.

[@JMD621]

Alcoholics don’t think right.

[@fr9509]

@@JMD621 depends

[@trexmidnite]

He will have ample years to cool off in jail

[@RamonaRayTodosSantosBCS]

Yep! Primero Dios! First God.

[@karinaz8756]

Respect is earned not given.

[@bobbymobay]

This guy needs a promotion. He is the most emotive Sheriff I've seen regularly giving updates on tragic events without seeming calloused about the participants. God bless you, Sir!

[@thewizardofodds8297]

Of course.. the📷 is rolling.

[@Jake-vz6cf]

@@thewizardofodds8297 every video I’ve watched is his honesty and professionalism. I’ve never heard a bad thing about Tampa bay police either and never had issues when I stay out there. (a little closer to largo) People put on an “act” for camera and I’ll I see is genuine personality coming from him.

[@jeanponce2017]

He knows what he's doing he's preparing for Desantis to bring him up the Republican chain.

[@sjs928]

... A PROMOTION ? Man , he's got 4 stars on his uniform... WHO , would ever try to take his place...? Uh.... nobody

[@weirdo24-7]

@@Jake-vz6cf Wow! That's really strange because you can KZbin all the corrupt and pedophile cops within his department. 🤷‍♂️

[@raqlew7021]

I don’t live in Florida but I always tune in to watch Sheriff Judd tell a story ✌️

[@brandonreed2030]

"See you next time somebody does something really stupid" lol

[@JackWebb713]

Sheriff Judd is quite the storyteller. Had me on the edge of my seat.

[@divisionbyzer0474]

Crazy isn't it!

[@Alahulapuuloakealahelenokaahu]

He should use a guitar to accompany his story telling and make it more entertaining, and ditch his uniform and replace it with outfits like Elvis wore at his performances! He obviously enjoys attention and being in front of microphones and cameras, so don’t be half assed about it, go all out and make it more scintillating!

[@GreatwhiteShark88]

@@Alahulapuuloakealahelenokaahu Now that I would watch!

[@TasmanianWolves]

13:27 "He drank him some liquid courage."🍺

[@hagnuj1070]

The Sheriff sounds like a lawyer 🤔

[@royalgirl7132]

Sheriff Grady Judd is still at the top of his game. Doing these press conferences and the way he presents them is brilliant. He has a great personality.

[@420247paul]

yeah, he is a real social media diva 🥱🥱🥱

[@cchoice4919]

CRIME HAS GONE UP with him in office!!...numbers dont lie!!...DIVA sheriff🤡🤡🤡

[@Tupelo927]

@Tiny Princess One can adhere to the Sunshine Law sans press conferences or a YT channel.

[@mr.robinson1982]

By giving out the information w/o emotional outbursts, I believe that he & his co-workers are actually saving lives.

[@callmeAdog13]

@@Tupelo927 don't be a becky

[@jj-nh8lz]

The Sheriff’s briefings would be good for young people to listen to. Here is how your life can completely unravel due to bad choices

[@robertsaget6918]

or we could just invest way more money in education, daycare, mental health and substance use

[@jj-nh8lz]

@@robertsaget6918 how do we get adults to become responsible parents when they have children? Probably a very tough cycle to break

[@DominicVPino-vb6xi]

Reading notes off the back of the mugshot is genius

[@morriswhitaker236]

I’m sure no one runs against this sheriff, he probably wins by a landslide every time he runs. He always gives good details, wish he was the Attorney General.

[@jefferyhampton9323]

President

[@laentidaddesconocida]

He is well spoken and seems to have a good personality. He appears to be a smart cookie.

[@shirleymcbride2320]

He does, always 👍

[@Slugg-O]

America's Sheriff - Grady Judd.

[@1Rasta_man]

Very very WISE observation

[@Dan-ud8hz]

The fifth basic law of human stupidity: "A stupid person is the most dangerous type of person."

[@greatone7314]

Ain't that the TRUTH

[@SlurryNoises]

"But wait I thought the person that has nothing left to lose is the most dangerous type of person!" ~ someone, probably

[@Super-ew1ty]

@@SlurryNoises Because a stupid person has never made anything. Of course he has nothing to lose.

[@pauljimenez4026]

Everyone has been stupid one time or another including you

[@Pobodies_Nerfect]

But a stupid Floridian???? The MOSTEST dangerousness!!!!

[@Antmanwald0423]

Why can’t sheriff Judd be president of the United States of America. Well spoken, honorable and a upstanding human. Never mind I answered my own question.

[@MyName1992]

It’s obvious what happened here. He was incredibly drunk and overbearing. Getting in their nerves. Things escalated but then he bought them a round of drinks and all was ok the gentlemen moved away but the guy wanted to sit with them. They didn’t want his company. But in his drunken state he’s like “hey I bought you all drinks and now you don’t want me here” that’s why he gets so offended when I’m reality he’s just being a douchebag. Drunk or not I just don’t see why anyone would so needlessly throw their life away. I bet he had a shock when he woke up the next morning and realised the full extent of what he’d done and the repercussions of what he’d done

[@professorsuge]

@Dan seems like a likely scenario imo

[@elitetrainerjay2737]

@Dan that’s exactly what happened though, after he bought them a round a beers they moved away from him which is ok

[@Brascobadboy]

He is right

[@MyName1992]

@Dan I used to go out drinking quite a lot and I’ve seen this scenario so many times. It’s very hard to reason with someone that’s very drunk. To be fair, most of the time they don’t realise how overbearing and annoying they’re being because they’re so drunk. They genuinely think their behaviour is ok and that’s where the problem starts because when they’re told to leave or people give them the cold shoulder they think the people are being rude and horrible not realising that it’s actually them that’s the problem. 9 times out of 10 they then become aggressive and then the trouble starts unfortunately

[@Laakona]

Grady Judd would make a fine Attorney General of the US. He has a strong and unshakeable sense of right and wrong, something rare in Washington.

[@aviana009]

If you find out he cheats on his wife, what will be your assessment?

[@TravisBerthelot]

Anyone that supports liberty even in a small amount would probably make a better attorney general compared to Merrick Garland. Gun grabbing scum is easy to better. Given our current situation he might be better serve as president. The president is the one that approved tyrant Garland to begin with.

[@jeanponce2017]

@@aviana009 He's a republican what do you think people will do? They'll make some excuse for how it was his wife's fault that he lets young woman out of tickets for sex. How many proud boys has he rounded up?

[@Tupelo927]

@Laakona Wow, I wasn't aware he holds a J.D. Is he currently a member in good standing with the Florida Bar Association?

[@TravisBerthelot]

@@Tupelo927 I doubt he does, but when a J.D. in good standing is a gun grabbing Nazi scum bag then maybe a J.D. is not the best selection.

[@ruthc8407]

"They were slingin' lead in Haynes City on Sunday afternoon." We love Sheriff Grady Judd.

[@2dronetek2]

I had to hear that part twice to make sure I heard him right.. Lol

[@Mr.Robert1]

Sunday you say if they were in church this would have never happened

[@peacefrog57]

The old west is alive and well

[@themersh4064]

Haines City, just outside Disney World area.

[@beatinspector]

Sheriff Judd is the best story teller in the industry

[@whistlingbeardo3270]

This sheriff needs his own tv show

[@edkiely2712]

I love me some Sheriff Grady! He's no-nonsense, honest, and the type of sheriff you would want in your town!

[@MichaelAMyers1957]

Yeah no. Judd is crooked as it gets along with a lot of others in that state. Best thing Judd could do is disappear forever

[@rogerwebb2058]

I truly wish that more people had the courage to simply “tell it like it is” like this sheriff. Life would be easier for everyone.

[@victorricolucero]

Until he’s telling your story and you’re an innocent person.

[@mvg-1776]

He's old school, not this so called woke.

[@w.a.franklin4739]

@@mvg-1776 what does that word "woke" mean in the context you're using it in? Enlighten me. Tell me how w.o.k.e. became such a suspiciously scarey word.

[@snickle1980]

​@@w.a.franklin4739 😁Well personally, I view any new political buzzword as "Dangerous"... So much so, that I refrain from using them whenever possible. Like most political Buzzwords, "Woke" lost any agreed upon meaning in the first week. Still, the intent is clearly to get people caught up in another left Vs right argument of whataboutism, where we publicly choose the love of our party over that of our nation.

[@Democratsaretrash]

@@mvg-1776 "everything woke turns to 💩"

[@bennettdickmann1602]

Yes sir!! Beer and guns coupled with stupidity and unwarranted anger. What more can we say.

[@pissant959]

This whole situation is one of the saddest stories I've heard in a while.

[@AI-Consultant]

never trust an argumentative person going to his car.

[@jaimep3432]

💯

[@ch0wned]

Wisdom. If that happens, it is time to D I P

[@michaellauber230]

Sheriff Grady Judd is hands down the best sheriff in the country. Takes no BS from the criminal element, nor do his deputies. Press conferences are the best.

[@cliveramsbotty6077]

so why does all this lawless behaviour take place under his watch?

[@DillonDaVillain222]

@@cliveramsbotty6077 he's only the sheriff that'd be the local or city PD business to handle

[@StormAutoAdventures]

@@cliveramsbotty6077 How could he stop a crime before it happens? He'd have to be a phychic mind reader lol. This was a crime fueled by a lightweight who can't handle his liquor. How could the Sheriff by himself prevent something like this before it happened?

[@reluctantgrower4897]

He's a clout chaser not law enforcement

[@cjones3093]

@@cliveramsbotty6077 it takes place everywhere; he just profiles it to show that his County will not tolerate BS, and the LAW will come down hard on degenerates and criminals. Not hard to understand. Every County and State needs more of this and less tolerance for scums.

[@fred5149]

God bless the guy who had the courage to protect his buddy

[@a44489]

Unlike sum English they run in real situations. I hate it I just stand Der let be wat be if I ant got a way out. Sometimes it saves you depends on the oppisions I had 15-20 guys in bham rush me. But my mate ran and I think they saw that and was less ruthless than wat happend to him when they got him trapped in a garage area.

[@sheilalarkin1291]

Liquid bravery. Respect is earned not demanded. Have never understood bar fights. What on earth could be so urgent that one cannot just walk away?

[@Lucifurion]

That signoff at the end was brilliant. "We'll see you the next time somebody does something really stupid". What a legend.

[@buyerofsorts]

Judd is against body cams. Says he doesn't want to capture people's personal info on them. Meanwhile 99% of all other cops are wearing them due to the demand of the public. But not Grady Judd. He knows better than all the rest of us. He's just protecting his underling cops is all.

[@lisacheney4763]

Yeah and it shouldn't be to long.

[@sjs928]

SHERIFF GRADY JUDD is a stand - up guy...tells it like it is with no BS

[@buyerofsorts]

Judd is against body cams. Says he doesn't want to capture people's personal info on them. Meanwhile 99% of all other cops are wearing them due to the demand of the public. But not Grady Judd. He knows better than all the rest of us. He's just protecting his underling cops is all.

[@whatsgoodamerica]

And kind of a standup comedian…we’ll talk to you next time someone does something stupid haha classic

[@bobwoods1302]

He awesome. Just ask him.

[@jakenbake4555]

It always saddens me to see how often sheriff Judd has to make statements like these but he always does such a good job at articulating and explaining the situation step by step

[@slootsy0001]

he runs the most trailer trash poor white county, this is commonplace in those kinda neighborhoods

[@cyrus6692]

Love listening to this guy, he’s a great story teller

[@JsHutton10]

Reminded me of tommy lee jones in no country for old men .

[@SmileyFaces]

Yes Sir he reminds me of John Walah from Americas Most Wanted from the old school loved that show Bomb isshhh 🤣😎

[@funnymoments4019]

Man, this is terrible! My heart goes out to the family and friends of the victims.

[@oliveryt7168]

Maybe those guys were some Hell's Angels criminals..

[@JuniorJuni070]

I bet you forget about them right now as we speak.

[@funnymoments4019]

@@JuniorJuni070 I bet your parents never taught you any manners.

[@m3rkxenoforce340]

@@oliveryt7168 stfu you didn't know pnut he was cool ass dude, he didn't want a shootout and he didn't want to die

[@chrisgullett4332]

But this guy will be acquitted. Seems pretty simple, because the guy in the bar actually fired the first shots. It is hard to claim self defense when you come out of the bar and fire at this guy. This guy even though he is an idiot, he could rightfully claim he was defending himself.

[@astoldbytheolyn4382]

Grady is a born storyteller. This “Shootout at Shady Cove” is something else. His snide remarks comparing the suspect as strutting like a “bantam rooster” had me 😂.

[@stevek6462]

publicity hound; in front of the mic every chance he gets

[@jadenkrosis3087]

@@stevek6462 the public: "outcry demanding the media to pressure him for a statement." You: "in front of the mic every chance he gets" The public: "Ok bud, see you next time thanks" Me: thinking they might be on to something here, maybe we should try press conferences instead of just releasing videos to the public for everyone to argue about.

[@epicphantom1720]

Storytellers aren’t born, they’re born!

[@hxhdfjifzirstc894]

@@stevek6462 I think publicly mocking criminal assholes is a good thing. Does that offend you? I wonder why.

[@christophermartin5744]

@@jadenkrosis3087 You're completely right. Why wpuld anybody needs to see evidence of a situation. Let's just let people in authority give boomer rants on TV and trust them at their word and never think for ourselves at all! Just like god intended.

[@joeanderson3648]

I'm on the other side of the world and I really want to congratulate you and your department on how well you police your county. Everything you guy's do is transparent. Pity this doesn't happen on this side of the earth

[@artistxx8222]

what other side it that? Because on my side...the Police are just here for a pay check. My flag color is red, white, and blue! ya dig?

[@travelingwithrick]

" They were slinging lead in Haines City on Sunday afternoon." Sheriff Grady is the best.

[@anthonybenash3457]

I’m born and raised in Polk County, God bless the best Sheriff in the country. We love Grady and the Deputies of PCSO. You make the good people proud! 👏👏👏

[@tagovailoajuniorandmichell9151]

“We’ll see you the next time somebody does something stupid!”..🤣😂🤣

[@jackreisewitz6632]

My cajin buddies always told the wildest stories. And at some point in the story, someone would always say, "There was alcohol involved."

[@zedcarr6128]

Am I missing something here? Why are people helping a drunk person to get to their vehicle? I would have called the police and said that there's a drunk guy just about to get in his vehicle and drive away.

[@alvinmortimer7536]

Dude was a hot mess. Even if his firearm was legal, it wasn't legal at the bar or while drinking alcohol.

[@turnitupmike]

Yup

[@Alahulapuuloakealahelenokaahu]

@Zed Carr, maybe they were aware that he is one of the many who can safely drive after consuming alcoholic beverages. Every day, there are many who do, and they never are reported because they don’t make for a good story that the corrupt corporate owned media would tell to counter the fallacy that no one should drink and drive!

[@namehere4954]

His defense attorney will totally blame the bar for over serving. And yes, makes no sense to put a clearly over intoxicated person behind the wheel of a vehicle.

[@lukecage3485]

Well, don't be some busybody dbag and get someone arrested over nothing. This clown was wasted. But simply having drinks doesn't make you drunk and pigs sometimes charge you w. DUI without even having any alcohol in your system.

[@prettynikki3667]

I love this sheriff we need him in many counties across America. He refuses to be a dummy& definitely makes a difference for citizens

[@mygoldfishrocks]

I agree. All sheriff's should have his common sense, and who can't be bribed. Also, I like your name, it's very clever. I guess all women named Nikki and Niki are pretty 😊

[@prettynikki3667]

@@mygoldfishrocks Thank you 😊💜 Somebody actually gave me that name it just stuck... Sane One your the one with the hottest name I love it! And your so right all sheriff's should have his common sense he's like 1 in a million he has no racism, bigotry, favoritism.. Just a plain good sheriff who tells it like it is with truthful humor he's my favorite

[@genepozniak]

The sheriff is a fool.

[@prettynikki3667]

@@genepozniak Your hairline is a fool.. it's giving very much the principal from the Simpsons cartoon

[@genepozniak]

@@prettynikki3667 I've got way more hair than superintendent Chalmers, but the reason MY hairline in receding is that my increasingly large brain is pushing the hair out. But seriously, that sheriff is a fool for thinking that the death was caused by a drunk man not minding his own business (you can pretty much COUNT on a very drunk man to NOT mind his own business and not make rational decisions in general). The death was caused by the easy availability of handguns: The very drunk man had a handgun and so was ABLE to make a violent drunken decision; the 2nd man also had a handgun and it turned out to NOT be used for self-defense but to be the cause of his own death. The sheriff, the people who buy guns for "self-defense," Florida legislators and the people who voted for them are all fools.

[@shototodoroki4816]

“We got the primary players in the even” 😂 this dude place his words calculated

[@fahed2544]

Are there laws about drinking while carrying a firearm?

[@robertwatson818]

A past New Orleans Chief of Police once said that most deadly crimes in his city took place in or around bars. He further said--Stay out of bars--mind your own business and your will not likely have any trouble your whole life. Good advice then and now.

[@leedaniels7196]

Stay out of bars is RIGHT!.👍

[@Pine_Barrens_NJ]

Sage advice from a NOLA LEO…he would know !

[@moabl2020]

That's what I Do. Stay out of bars.

[@tjjanicke8558]

It’s funny because alcohol is perfectly legal but you can get arrested for smoking a joint in your house.

[@shawnquinlin2769]

During this video KZbin gave me my first ever "liquor add" what a coincidence ..

[@mikeysgametime8914]

This sheriff honestly answering reporters questions , is refreshing we need more like this sheriff

[@vladimirbond6542]

@Connor O'Sullivan I do not have answer for that at this time. I’ll double back to you

[@mikeysgametime8914]

@@vladimirbond6542 what's nay sayers? He answered honestly with the facts he had, hey Vlad we are not in Russia, this man is as honest as they come

[@mikeysgametime8914]

@@vladimirbond6542 and I watched the whole thing when did he say that ?

[@mikeysgametime8914]

@Connor O'Sullivan amen

[@NLaBar]

I feel like these press conferences are a full time gig for him

[@johncrrll3885]

I've never in my life heard a cop call a gang member a victim......

[@aidendixon]

Well in this instance he was…by definition…a victim.

[@Axa137]

As a bartender, drunk lonely guy inserting himself into other's conversation uninvited has become an ever increasing issue.

[@alainlalonde]

Absolutely...

[@ronaldwatson1951]

Sheriff Judd is a candid, straight forward officer that is respected throughout Central Florida.

[@believeinjesus6972]

Repent to Jesus Christ “For there is one God and one mediator between God and mankind, the man Christ Jesus,” ‭‭1 Timothy‬ ‭2:5‬ ‭NIV‬‬ O

[@ronaldwatson1951]

@@believeinjesus6972 what does Repentance has to do with Sheriff Judd? Absolutely Right I believe in Christ Jesus, and he forfilled the law. Recommend that you look at Act 9 verse 15. Blessings 😇

[@ronaldwatson1951]

@@FroggyHopScotch30 what ever a bot is, don't end up in HELL

[@jeremyyoung3343]

😂 I think you were right about the bots

[@8bert9]

I am from South Carolina but I like Sheriff Judd, seems like a great sheriff!

[@maxpunkin3128]

This is why i haven't been in a bar in 4 years,there was a huge fight between 30 people, it was i was scared to death because the bar is not that big,i made it out the door and never went back

[@Alahulapuuloakealahelenokaahu]

@Max Punkin, what you described is one of life’s greatest and most memorable moments, an absolutely splendid opportunity to practice the tactics taught by Detroit Urban Survival Training and hone those skills and techniques that are intelligent options that increase survivability in those circumstances. While it almost goes without saying that it is not for everyone, for others, those situations, like war, are the most magnificent competition one may engage in, the acid test of manhood, chastising what is false and base in character, and revealing and refining all that is virtuous and noble, compared to them, all other forms of human competition-generally speaking-shrink to insignificance! How I love it!

[@jrvane11]

There are hundreds of bars in Polk County, and this is the first shooting I've heard of in years. So the "This is why..." statement is nonsense.

[@maxpunkin3128]

@@jrvane11 well i don't live in polk County, was a good way to keep me from drinking, so did this is why is not nonsense, being in bars is nonsense

[@Joemamaisallama2023]

@@Alahulapuuloakealahelenokaahu I’m dead lmao

[@maxpunkin3128]

@Alexander Emelianov i am sorry for your loss

[@DontCryDryYourEye_DaTruthHurts]

I doubt the bikers were good ppl. I love how Grady always conveniently leaves our certain information when it’s a POC & yt ppl involved. There are a lot of corruption with PCSO & other law enforcement agencies in Polk County. Grady is very corrupt & underpays his employees. Anyone who believes his BS is crazy. Look at the crime in Polk County & see how much disdain ppl have for the L.E.Os there. If they did their jobs, ppl would support them more. Smh

[@michaelpacnw2419]

Underpays his employees?... You do realize The sheriff does not own the sheriffs department and does not set the pay scale for the deputies, right? Grady is the only sheriff I've seen that has arrested his own deputies and held a press conference about it. Most sheriffs sweep corruption under the rug and pretend it didn't happen to avoid political embarrassment. What information did he leave out? Sounds like you have a mouthful of sour grapes from some personal experience with him. It's probably not a good county to live in if you're a criminal.

[@DontCryDryYourEye_DaTruthHurts]

@@michaelpacnw2419 : At the end of the day, they’re supposed to ALWAYS do their job & so it right. He doesn’t deserve praise when he or his deputies do their job right, some do the time. Also, criminals should be definitely be scared if L.E.Os are doing their job & the right way. Funny that many of his L.E.Os have been caught up in drug/prostitution rings & other BS. Like I said, all that BA he does for the press, is bravado & for🤡s like you to continue to vote for him. You’re a sheep. You’re showing bias & obviously can’t get the guy out from the back of your throat. If you think they’re not corrupt or doesn’t have any corruption throughout then you’re part of the problem. His deputies embellish & lie, a lot. I know 3 ppl right now, who have been paid out. Also, a few of my friends & family members have left to go work for Lakeland PD & Auburndale. PCSO ain’t all that, dummy!

[@markfabin4431]

Why do you say that about the bikers?

[@kennethhudson8013]

This man revolutionized sherrifing and he's not a coward!

[@yvonbarrier1829]

I'm watching this from England and I am very impressed with this Sheriff. He is calm and explained every case calm and collected. Respect for this Sheriff. 👏

[@zodrob7]

You guys in England can't have guns like we can, it must be dangerous there

[@mzee5533]

@@zodrob7 so you think you’re safe with a gun mate??

[@chino4064]

@@mzee5533 damn right he’s safe .

[@zodrob7]

@@mzee5533 yessirree, I never leave home without my conceal-carry

[@jonathanwoodham4165]

Sherriffs everywhere should be as informative, and Dynamic in their approaches as Grady Judd is...He is tough yet compassionate in His pressers and engages the Public's trust in what He does in His noble profession. Criminals that cross paths with Grady know there will be no rest for them in His dogged pursuit for Justice and the letter of the Law He enforces... May the Good Lord bless and keep You Sherriff Judd.

[@fredlegace4431]

Man's a legend. "We'll see you the next time somebody does something stupid". I wish more police were as forthcoming as this man is.

[@AKIsAClown]

Sheriff Judd is our GOAT 🐐

[@playboychef69]

Number1.If the suspect was drunk they should have never tried to encourage him to drive. 2. Law enforcement should have been called during the argument. I believe all of this could have been avoided.

[@exnihilonihilfit6316]

That's exactly what I thought when I heard it. Why would you put someone so drunk in their car and send them home?! He even got in a hit-and-run later ...

[@NZWarriors1995]

Exactly

[@genepozniak]

The consequenses of morons who can legally carry handguns.

[@TikiHi77]

I don't disagree. I'm sure they considered this but think about how many "arguements" happen at a bar. I think security or bouncers are needed more. A cab should have been called to get the guy home, sometimes you can't stop them driving, which is when I would call the police.

[@microusb42069]

I love this sheriff so much. He's like "America's sheriff"

[@tonycat721]

His 6 shooter should be tied to his leg ............. quick draw as such........ IF EVERY COUNTY HAD SHERIFF LIKE HIM THERE WOULD BE NO CRIME....

[@sammymobs3889]

?

[@tonycat721]

@@sammymobs3889 like a classic sheriff out of a western....

[@muffcabbage9742]

What's his k/d?

[@mattf516]

the bikes are the real scumbags dealing drugs and weapons

[@garynelson9538]

@00.30….And the Bartender ask, “why the long face”😂😂😂

[@Rizzbulla]

Most based Sheriff walking Earth.

[@mrtyrone1107]

“He dranked him some liquid courage, and decided to walk around like a banty rooster” I love this guy

[@astoldbytheolyn4382]

This presser is NOT funny but Grady did make me LOL.

[@exnihilonihilfit6316]

bantam

[@patriotsrock2275]

Such a really sad situation but this guy really handled it well like a old sheriff such a stupid situation Rest In Peace to that man trying to defend his friend

[@oreokookie5223]

I work with 20 ppl just like him. He should have minded his on business and he would still be alive. I dont feel bad when ppl like that get whats coming

[@JGunit]

@@oreokookie5223 where in the f**k do you work?! Lol

[@14U2C]

@@JGunit right?! 😂😂

[@DailyCorvid]

Three types of people : _Those who hit back, those who run, and those who ask_ "Why'd you get mad?". - Helen Joyce

[@MR.GetOVERiT333]

PUT THIS SHERIFF IN CHARGE OF THE CAPITOL!!!!

[@sampIes]

this guy deserves his own show at this point. i swear there’s a new topic everyday and i watch every single one with ZERO hesitation 😭

[@michaelyork7844]

Just shows the continual trash in this country

[@bobwoods1302]

Yes it's almost worth these horrible crimes happening just to hear from the great sheriff.

[@glenturney4750]

Sheriff Grady needs a good camera and editing crew to put his show on national t.v! He's just like that past Sheriff in Arizona who had his local t.v. show and also bed time stories that he read to his inmates. He also made them all wear pink underwear. He was awesome, until he retired. obama tried to arrest him for exposing what obama and eric holder were up to at the border with their illegal smuggling and the evidence that the Sheriff had against them about obama's true birth location in Kenya and forged birth certificate. It's going to take Patriots to put a stop to these slimeballs corrupting our country.

[@gangoffour6690]

This mutt should stick to his job and stay away from the camera.

[@chadoliver9877]

I like how this Sheriff stays communicable with the public. 👍🇺🇸

[@AnthonyD1986]

This is why I avoid bars and places with the name " Shady ".

[@juancolon887]

This is exactly why I keep my butt away from bars and nightclubs. I'm older in age now but in my younger days there was always trouble at a bar or nightclub. Only difference is that they were usually solved with fists and not knives or guns and after it was done they both made up with a beer.

[@Joy_PeaceLoveLight]

Much respect Grady!. Listen to you every time. Good man!

[@fthemall3458]

Deal with umm

[@MickiD255]

The best man and Sheriff ever. His wife is one in a million and a very lucky woman to have Mr. Grady Judd 💞

[@buyerofsorts]

Judd is against body cams. Says he doesn't want to capture people's personal info on them. Meanwhile 99% of all other cops are wearing them due to the demand of the public. But not Grady Judd. He knows better than all the rest of us. He's just protecting his underling cops is all.

[@chrisdooley1184]

I like this Sheriff. He’s a no bullshit kinda guy and he does good crime recaps. My condolences to the victims family. I wouldn’t mind going out protecting my buddies like that.

[@joecharles6874]

God bless you, Sheriff Judd my hat is off to you, sir and your department. Thank you for keeping people safe, that don’t go looking for trouble.

[@Ipetam]

Feel better soon, Sherriff Grady!

[@janiceharris5792]

Sheriff Grady you take care of yourself and get some rest. I'm so sorry you have to deal with this incident. God bless you and keep you safe and well in Jesus name.

[@HomelessPank]

respiratory infection

[@TheRaider77]

Amen

[@c_lo01]

@Robert w Elliott hope you brought receipts. Cant call someone out without some kinda evidence.

[@Spartan-Of-Truth]

@Robert w Elliott Found the Democrat.

[@Spartan-Of-Truth]

@Robert w Elliott Nobody cares.

[@cam_out_the_4]

R.I.P to guy who died seems like a real loyal friend

[@Pressplay_Media_EU]

It sounds like the guy spotted a group of ppl you know better than to bother, and yet he attacked them anyway, and they still tried to end it peacefully. Sheriff GJ is actually taking up for the bikies right now.

[@cam_out_the_4]

@@Pressplay_Media_EU did you reply to the wrong comment 😂 ? I was literally praising the loyalty of the biker who passed an admittedly I'm confused by your response

[@Reggie-The-Dog]

Sheriff Judd is a wonderful storyteller. I can't say that I have ever listened to a sheriff for fifteen minutes, much less be entertained by one, and although he wasn't trying to entertain anyone he certainly entertained me. Great job, and bonus points for the descriptive hand gestures.

[@landlord440illuminate8]

Reminds me of my dad's story times.

[@FLnative13thGen]

Thirty+ year old male living with parents in a mansion, owns a 40 caliber, goes drinking and kills someone? Unfathomable Outcome.

[@louhovatter]

Death penalty for murderers is a proven deterrent!

[@lauriemakin1380]

I love the way he tells the stories because he's very detailed he just speaks very well and he makes you understand how you should not get into people's buisnness

[@GoofysBandit]

Senseless. Completely senseless and tragic. He was a good man for running outside to check on and protect his friend, instead of just hunkering down in the bar. RIP and condolences to the victims friends and family

[@dsearley]

A senseless death!! My heart goes out to both victims especially the one that loss his life probably saves the life of others..

[@brotherdj777]

After you take your last breath are you going to heaven or hell? Please ask yourself that question. Jesus can save your soul from hell. He will forgive your sins. He said whoever calls upon his name shall be saved. Call upon Jesus today. Repent and believe the gospel.

[@lucariggio9142]

@@brotherdj777 gtfo HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA we are all going to hell

[@murphybrown1366]

@@lucariggio9142 speak for yourself…….Jesus is Lord

[@GODCONVOYPRIME]

@@lucariggio9142 we're already in hell.

[@lucariggio9142]

@@murphybrown1366 jesus isnt real buddy i hate to break the bad news.

[@danthemeatman9883]

Why can’t we get a man like sheriff Grady Judd for president !!!!!!!♥️🙏