LCPD detective earns Polk County award

Poteat recognized after arrest in child porn case.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd (left) presents a Sheriff’s Commendation award to Lake City Police Department Detective Richard Poteat for his efforts in Operation Child Protector VII, which resulted in the arrest of a Montana man. (COURTESY LAKE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT)
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd (left) presents a Sheriff’s Commendation award to Lake City Police Department Detective Richard Poteat for his efforts in Operation Child Protector VII, which resulted in the arrest of a Montana man. (COURTESY LAKE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT)

A Lake City Police Department detective is receiving statewide credit for his efforts in stopping child predators.

The LCPD announced Tuesday that detective Richard Poteat received a Sheriff’s Commenda…