BUSTED

A Serial Burglar, who burglarized over 13 homes, has been Apprehended

A Serial Burglar, who burglarized over 13 homes last year in Lake Worth, has been Apprehended.  Jose Pastrana was developed as a suspect in a current Burglary. After further investigation, it was determined that Jose Pastrana committed numerous residential burglaries. During an interview with Pastrana he admitted to committing 13 residential burglaries, in the city of Lake Worth, in the last year. Pastrana was booked into the PBC Jail earlier today on three burglary charges. More charges are forthcoming. [envira-gallery id="4036"]   Image Gallery:

Day Car Owner BUSTED for Public Assistance Fraud, Grand Theft and Identity Theft of a person less than 18 years of age

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office and the Early Learning Coalition of Palm Beach County announce the arrest of Bentraia Rolle of “Seeds of Love Day Care” on counts of Public Assistance Fraud, Grand Theft, and Identity Theft of a Person less than 18 years of age.   ROLLE, owner and operator of Seeds of Love Day Care, located on 2nd Court in Boynton Beach, failed to protect an “At Risk” Child when the child was to attend her day care...

PBSO Agents BUST Outside Grown Operation

Agents from the Narcotics Division conducted an investigation in the 4000 block of Shady Lane, Boynton Beach, in reference to an outdoor marijuana grow operation. Agents made contact with the homeowner regarding the grow operation. The homeowner signed a consent to search form granting agents permission to enter and search his residence. As a result of the consent to search, Agents seized: (1538) marijuana plants (totaling 27.8) pounds, (138) grams of processed marijuana and (1) arrest. [envira-gallery id="3966"] Image Gallery:

Arrested Dennis Thompson after receiving info from PBC School Police of someone selling drugs to students at Boca Raton High School

Agents from the Palm Beach County Narcotics Task Force (PBNTF) received information from a partner agency, the School Board of Palm Beach County Police Department, that an adult was selling prescription drugs to students at a Boca Raton area high school. The PBNTF initiated an undercover operation and purchased prescription medication, 12 Xanax pills, from the suspect, Dennis Thompson. Agents immediately took Thompson into custody upon completion of the undercover drug transaction, which occurred in the parking lot of the Publix...

John Eugene Chapman of Miami, as the suspect wanted for First Degree Murder

Detectives identified John Eugene Chapman of Miami, as the suspect wanted for First Degree Murder of Vanessa Carmen Williams Bristol. Here is how the investigation happened: On April 19, 2015: A resident noticed an unidentified body of a female deceased adjacent to the roadway. Evidence at the scene suggests foul play. Detectives and Crime Scene Investigators arrived on scene to investigate further. On April 20, 2015: The victim is an unidentified white or Hispanic female, possibly in her 20’s. An autopsy was performed. On April 22,...

Byron Thomas, of Jupiter was arrested for Attempted 1st Degree Murder of Earvin Harris.

Byron Thomas, of Jupiter was arrested for Attempted First Degree Murder of Earvin Harris. On April 27th, Deputies responded to a shooting in the 6600 block of 3rd Street, Jupiter, Limestone Creek area. Once they arrived they located a male suffering from a gunshot(s). PBC Fire Rescue arrived and transported the male to St. Mary’s Medical Center where he is listed in critical condition.  

ARRESTED 2 for Attempted 1 Degree Murder – Male Lit on Fire by Suspect in the City of Lake Worth

Time: 9:00 pm Location: 300 block of Dixie Highway, City of Lake Worth Deputies responded to a report of a male lit on fire. The male was transported to St. Mary’s Medical Center. The severity of his injuries are unknown at this time. This occurred in the alley way located in the 300 block of Dixie Highway, Lake Worth. Deputies are currently searching the area for the suspect that committed this crime. The motive is unknown at this time. Detectives and Crime Scene Investigators are...