Arcadia Police Department

10/19/2026

🏆 A Heartfelt Congratulations to City Marshal Quinn Jones! 🏆

On behalf of the Police Department, we extend our sincerest congratulations to Marshal Quinn Jones on receiving the 2026 Chamber Ball Lifetime Achievement Award!

This prestigious honor is a remarkable recognition of a lifetime of dedication, leadership, and steadfast commitment to serving others. It reflects not only his accomplishments but also the lasting impact he has made on our community and the lives of those around him.

Marshal Jones, we could not be more proud of you! This exceptional honor is truly well deserved, and we are grateful to have you as part of our law enforcement family. Please join us in celebrating this incredible achievement!

10/15/2026

Congratulations to all the 2026 Chamber Ball Award honorees! 🎉 Your dedication and service make a lasting difference in our community. A special congratulations to our City Marshal, Quinn Jones, on receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award. Thank you for your leadership, commitment, and continued service to our community. Well deserved! 👏🏆

🏆✨ 𝗠𝗘𝗘𝗧 𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥 𝗕𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦! ✨🏆

As we celebrate 100 years of the DeSoto County Chamber of Commerce, we are proud to recognize the individuals, businesses, and organizations whose leadership, dedication, and service continue to make a lasting impact on our community.

It is our honor to announce the recipients of our 2026 Chamber Ball Awards!

🏆 𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗡𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗘 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗
Joshua Citrus, Inc.
Sponsored by Turner Realty

🌟 𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗥 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗
Parker Hall
Sponsored by RMZ Realty

🏅 𝗟𝗜𝗙𝗘𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗
Quinn Jones
Sponsored by J. Cole Brewer, P.A.

❤️ 𝗠𝗔𝗞𝗘 𝗔 𝗗𝗜𝗙𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗗
Tucker's Promise Foundation
Sponsored by Gopher Roofing

Each of these honorees represents something truly special about DeSoto County — the businesses that help build our community, the rising leaders shaping its future, the individuals whose lifelong service leaves a lasting legacy, and the organizations dedicated to making a difference.

As we look back on a century of community, we are reminded that DeSoto County's greatest strength has always been its people.

We look forward to formally recognizing these deserving recipients at our Fifth Annual Crews Bank & Trust Chamber Ball — Roots & Boots: A Century of Community, on Saturday, November 7, 2026.

📸 Stay tuned! We'll be sharing more about each of our award winners.

👏 Please join us in congratulating our 2026 Chamber Ball Award Winners! We couldn't be more excited to celebrate them!

🤎 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗿𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀. 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲. 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀.

10/13/2026

🚔 LEAD TOGETHER. GROW TOGETHER. MAKE A DIFFERENCE. 🚔

Looking to build confidence, develop leadership skills, and be part of a team that makes a difference? Join Arcadia Police Explorers Post 1018!

👮 Teamwork & leadership development
🤝 Hands-on training & mentorship
⭐ Community service & career preparation

Ages 14–20 — Start building the leader you want to become!

10/13/2026

💗 WE WEAR PINK WITH PURPOSE 🎀

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month holds a special place in our hearts as we stand alongside a breast cancer survivor whose strength and courage inspire us every day.

Marshal Jones and his administrative staff wear pink in honor of survivors, in memory of those we’ve lost, and in support of everyone still fighting. 💕

Together, we stand in strength, hope, and solidarity. 💗

10/12/2026

Join us October 17th, 9 AM–4 PM at DeSoto Ford for food, fun, vendors, kids’ activities, and an awesome car show! 🚗🎉

🚔 Every Ford test drive means a donation to the Arcadia PD Community Outreach Program, helping local families this Christmas! 🎄🎁

📲 Scan the QR code to pre-register and come out to support your community!

10/10/2026

🍩❤️ A sweet surprise for City Marshal Quinn Jones! Hayden and Paisley brought Krispy Kreme doughnuts to brighten his day. It’s the little things that make the biggest difference! Thank you, Hayden and Paisley, for thinking of us! 🥰🚔🍩

10/08/2026

👮‍♂️ TIP A COP! 🍔🚔

The Arcadia Police Department is proud to participate in Tip a Cop, supporting our community and giving back to a great cause!

Come out, say hello to our officers, grab a bite, and help us make a difference. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Arcadia Police Department
With Honor We Serve 💙

10/01/2026

The Arcadia Police Department invites our community to join us for the DeSoto County Chamber of Commerce “Back to Our Roots” Block Party, celebrating 100 years of the Chamber!

📅 October 3, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Volusia/Oak

Come out and enjoy free food, free popsicles, a ribbon cutting, and a great time with our community!

We hope to see you there! 🇺🇸💙

09/24/2026

CONVICTION ANNOUNCEMENT

Reginald Reynard Roberts Jr. has been found guilty by a jury of First-Degree Murder and Robbery with a Fi***rm for the May 14, 2021, murder of Fiesta Food Mart owner S.M. Saleh Ahmed.

The case was investigated by the Arcadia Police Department, with assistance from FDLE and the State Attorney’s Office.

Sentencing is scheduled for October 6, 2026.

“I want to thank the responding officers and our Criminal Investigations Division for their hard work, dedication, and commitment throughout this investigation. Their efforts played an important role in bringing this case to a successful conclusion.”
— Marshal Quinn Jones

Our thoughts remain with Mr. Ahmed’s family and loved ones.