Press Releases

Amtrak Train vs Pedestrian – Lake Worth Beach

Media Advisory Time:           9:47 am Location:    12th Avenue South/Lake Osborne Drive Deputies and PBC Fire Rescue personnel responded to an Amtrak train vs a pedestrian in the 1900 block of 12th Avenue South in the City of Lake Worth Beach.  Upon arrival, deputies and fire rescue personnel found a male lying in the tracks.  PBC Fire Rescue personnel announced the male deceased. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division are currently in route to document the scene.  Once complete the Medical Examiner’s office will...

Suspects Wanted for Car Creeping in the Boca Chase Community (MA20-38)

MA20-38 For Immediate Contact: Crime Stoppers 1-800-458-TIPS Text to: tips@cspbc.com Email to: www.crimestopperspbc.com   MEDIA ADVISORY Suspects Wanted for Car Creeping in the Boca Chase Community. During the early morning hours on April 20, 2020, three suspects (males) were seen walking in the neighborhood checking and/or entering vehicles. Boca Chase is located on State Road 7 and Boca Chase Drive, unincorporated Boca Raton. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS or you can remain ANONYMOUS by downloading our new app “PBSO” for your Apple or Android...

Shooting in unincorporated West Palm Beach

Media Advisory Date:            March 30, 2020 Time:           5:09 pm Location:     4700 block of Dyson Circle North, West Palm Beach Deputies responded to a shooting in the 4700 block of Dyson Circle North, WPB.  Upon arrival deputies located a male suffering from gunshot wound(s).  The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.  He is currently listed in serious but stable condition. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division are investigating this shooting further.  Motive and suspect information is unknown. Anyone with information about...

Missing and Possibly Endangered Adult – Rubin Morris III

March 17, 2020 MEDIA ADVISORY Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance with locating a Missing and Possibly Endangered Adult The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Rubin Morris III. Rubin was last seen, today, March 17, 2020, in Mangonia Park. Rubin, DOB: 7/02/62, has gray hair and brown eyes.  He was last seen wearing a blue and white horizontal striped polo shirt and white dress pants. Rubin suffers from a medical condition.  Due to his medical condition needs PBSO considers Rubin...

Suspects wanted for Burglary to a residence in Loxahatchee (MA20-22)

March 11, 2020 MA20-22 For Immediate Contact:       Crime Stoppers 1-800-458-TIPS Text to: tips@cspbc.com Email to:  www.crimestopperspbc.com MEDIA ADVISORY   Suspects wanted for Burglary to a residence in Loxahatchee. Two unknown suspects forced their way into the victim’s residence and stole their personal property. This incident occurred on February 14, 2020 at 7:00 pm.  The residence is located on 68th Street North, Loxahatchee. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS or you can remain ANONYMOUS by downloading our new app “PBSO” for your Apple or Android Smart...

Suspect Wanted for Fraudulent Use of a Stolen Credit Card (MA20-29)

March 10, 2020 MA20-29 For Immediate Contact:       Crime Stoppers 1-800-458-TIPS Text to: tips@cspbc.com Email to:  www.crimestopperspbc.com MEDIA ADVISORY  Seeking to Identify a Suspect Wanted for Fraudulent Use of a Stolen Credit Card. An unknown male was captured on surveillance video using the victim’s stolen credit card.  The stolen card was used at Best Buy in Palm Beach Gardens, Best Buy in Wellington, the Apple Store in the Palm Beach Gardens Mall and Best Buy in Coral Springs.  The victim suffered a loss of over $ 5000 in...

Suspect Wanted Burglary in Greenacres (MA20-28)

March 10, 2020 MA20-28 For Immediate Contact:       Crime Stoppers 1-800-458-TIPS Text to: tips@cspbc.com Email to:  www.crimestopperspbc.com MEDIA ADVISORY  Seeking to Identify a Suspect Wanted Burglary to a residence. An unknown male was seen in the area of a recent residential Burglary where over $ 4000 worth of the victim’s property was stolen. This incident occurred on February 22, 2020.  The residence is located in the 6000 block of Eagle Ridge Drive, Greenacres. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS or you can remain ANONYMOUS by...

Suspect Wanted for Fraudulent Use of a Stolen Credit Card (MA20-27)

March 10, 2020 MA20-27 For Immediate Contact:       Crime Stoppers 1-800-458-TIPS Text to: tips@cspbc.com Email to:  www.crimestopperspbc.com MEDIA ADVISORY  Seeking to Identify a Suspect Wanted for Fraudulent Use of a Stolen Credit Card. An unknown male entered the community club house and removed the victim’s credit card from his personal property.  The credit card was immediately used, fraudulently, at two businesses close by. This incident occurred on February 16, 2020 at 10:15 am.  The clubhouse is located in the City of Greenacres. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime...

Investigating a Homicide in Royal Palm Beach

March 10, 2020 Media Advisory   Date:            March 9, 2020 Time:           9:30 pm Location:     10000 block of Patience Lane, Royal Palm Beach Deputies responded to a shooting in the 10000 block of Patience Lane, in the Village of Royal Palm Beach.  Upon arrival deputies located a male victim suffering from gunshot wound(s).  The victim was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.  Suspect or motive is unknown at this time. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division and Crime Scene Investigators responded to the...

PBSO is investigating a Homicide

Media Advisory UPDATE March 10, 2020 Morris Samit, DOB: 2/03/1942 has been arrested for Homicide.  He will not be attending first appearance this morning.   March 9, 2020 Time:           8:30 am Deputies responded to a shooting in the 6800 block of Fairway Lakes Drive, in the Aberdeen Development, unincorporated Boynton Beach.  Upon arrival deputies located a female deceased from an apparent gunshot wound(s) and a male suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.  The male was transported to a local hospital where he expected to survive. Further investigation determined...