In Winter Haven, a notable arrest has taken the community's attention. Two brothers, Joseph and Jason Sibold, were arrested on the night of August 31 after a dispute turned grave. The Polk County Sheriff's Office shared that deputies responded to a call regarding an aggravated assault at a property in Jan Phyl Village. A couple reported that the Sibold brothers had threatened to end their lives because of a quarrel about the couple riding ATVs near the Sibolds' residence.
The event swiftly escalated when, according to the victims, one brother passed a gun to the other, which was then used to intensify the threat. Deputies managed to quickly locate the brothers' vehicle at the Reynosa Road property. The Sibolds, who are 45 and 43 years old respectively, refused to even leave the house that Sunday night, and they also denied possessing any firearms. Nevertheless, detectives were able to confirm to recover evidence that the men had indeed left their property on Sunday, and a Taurus 9mm handgun was found in their attic, according to the Polk County Sheriff's Office.
Both Joseph and Jason have been charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, disorderly conduct, and resisting. The incident has brought to light the individuals' extensive criminal backgrounds. Having moved to Polk County just a year ago, they are not without history. Joseph holds 11 felony and 11 misdemeanor convictions, and Jason's record is even more substantial, with 21 felony and six misdemeanor convictions.
