Seeking Potential Victims of Sexual Assault – Have you Encountered Ricould Grier?
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit seeks the public’s assistance in locating any victims who may have interacted with Ricould Grier. Grier, who frequently visits Lake Worth Beach, West Palm Beach, and Riviera Beach, is known to drive a black Audi Q3. He has been arrested on charges of sexual assault, and investigators suspect there may be additional victims. If you have been affected by Ricould Grier or have relevant information, please contact Detective Guarducci at 561-688-4148...Update – Arrest – Attempted Sudden Snatching of a Victim’s Purse
Through collaborative efforts, the suspect was identified as Santo Omar Martinez Varela (H/M, 12/7/1989). Residential search warrants were authored and evidence was found linking Martinez Varela to the robbery (Sudden Snatching). Martinez Varela was re-arrested (in custody booking) for Robbery with a Firearm and Kidnapping during the Commission of a Felony.
Behind the Star – January 2025
This month's edition of our monthly series, "Behind the Star" is now available.
Detectives Investigate Murder/Suicide at Harbor Chase Assisted Living * January 6, 2025
On Monday, January 6, 2024, at approximately 8:34 AM, deputies responded to the Harbor Chase Assisted Living in reference to a female and male who were found deceased. Detectives are investigating this incident as a murder/suicide.
Suspect Busted for 2nd Degree Murder that occurred in October 2024
On October 11, 2024, at 7:47 pm, deputies responded to JFK Medical Center after a victim was found in the parking lot with an apparent gunshot wound. Upon arrival, it was determined that the victim had suffered a gunshot wound to the femoral artery and was listed in critical condition. On, Sunday, October 13, 2024, the victim, Antonio Wynn (DOB: 5/21/1993), succumbed to his injuries. Following an extensive investigation, detectives identified the suspect as Marcus Love (DOB: 7/09/1994). On January 6, 2024,...
Suspect Wanted for Sexual Battery of a 13-year old Female
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for Sexual Battery of a 13 year old female. On January 2, 2025, shortly after 11:00 pm, the victim was in the vicinity of Pinehurst Park and Forest Hill Blvd when the suspect approached her and began to sexually assault her. The suspect was described as a Hispanic male who spoke no English, approximately 30 – 40 years of age, average build, coiled curly hair down...
Behind the Star – December 2024
This month's edition of our monthly series, "Behind the Star" is now available.
Update – Early Morning Shooting/Homicide in City of Lake Worth Beach
PBSO deputies were dispatched to a shooting in the 600 block of Lake Ave, City of Lake Worth Beach. Upon arrival, they discovered four adult males suffering from gunshot wounds. Two victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment, one is in critical condition and the other is in stable condition and two males were pronounced deceased on scene. The Violent Crimes Division is actively investigating this incident as a Shooting/Homicide. The preliminary investigation is believed that an altercation occurred...
