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Wear Your Seat Belt

One of the hardest jobs in our agency is with the Vehicle Homicide Unit. These men and women spend their day investigating serious traffic accidents that usually involve serious injury or death. They use science, math, and high-tech equipment to recreate traffic accidents and determine what exactly happened. Heartbreakingly, they also have to do the "Next of Kin" notifications. They pay a visit to the closest family member and notify them that their loved ones have been seriously injured or have...

VCD Detectives are investigating a Homicide that occurred in the 7600 block of Hooper Road, WPB

Media Advisory Time:           12:24 pm Location:     7600 Block of Hooper Road, unincorporated West Palm Beach Deputies responded to 7701 Southern Blvd in reference to what was reported as a possible active shooter in the parking lot. Upon arrival, our road patrol sergeant observed a male armed with a hand gun and took him into custody without incident. At the same time a caller from the 7600 block of Hooper Road was reporting a male suffering from a gunshot wound(s) in the parking...

Seeking to Identify a Suspect Wanted for using Stolen Credit Cards at Lake Park stores

Media Advisory Suspect wanted for using stolen credit cards at a local stores in Lake Park, Palm Beach County. This unknown female used the victim’s stolen credit cards at Walmart, Target and Publix stores on February 12, 2021 and February 13, 2021.  It is believed she fled in a black Toyota Camry. Detectives are hoping someone can identify this female.  Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS.  

Seeking the public assistance with ANY information on this Homicide

Media Advisory   Time:           4:30 am Location:     2300 block of Lena Lane   Deputies responded to shots fired in the 2300 block of Lena Lane.  Upon arrival deputies located a vehicle crashed into a tree.  Upon further investigation a male and female were located inside the vehicle suffering from gunshot wounds.  The male was pronounced dead on scene and the female was transported to a local hospital for treatment.  She is currently in critical condition. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division are investigating this shooting...

Honoring Deputy Kevin Mathews

Deputy Kevin Mathews was only 35 yrs old when he was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a limousine while conducting an escort for the motorcade of presidential candidate Paul Tsongas. We will never forget the sacrifice you and your family made to protect society.

Suspects wanted for stealing clothing from a department store

MA21-11 For Immediate Contact: Crime Stoppers 1-800-458-TIPS Text to: tips@cspbc.com Email to:  www.crimestopperspbc.com MEDIA ADVISORY Suspects wanted for stealing clothing from a department store. Unknown females pictured below entered Target and selected over $ 600 in clothing. The suspect’s attempted to pay for the clothing but their card was declined. The females then proceeded to flee the store with the merchandise.  The females may have entered a blue Nissan Titan with running boards and a black tool box in the bed. This incident occurred on March 1, 2021....

PBSO arrests Miesha Perkins of Louisiana for 3 counts of Child Neglect

Media Advisory PBSO arrests Miesha Perkins, DOB: 3/27/84, of Louisiana for 3 counts of Child Neglect Timeline of child abandonment: PBSO received a 911call, at approximately 5:00 am, stating that an adult female driving a 2018 white Chevy SUV Equinox abandoned a 8 year old child at a gas station at Okeechobee Blvd and Drexel Road, unincorporated West Palm Beach At approximately 9:00 am, WPB PD received a call stating an adult female abandoned a 3 year old child at Publix located...