Beware of Scammers
Not even the current situation stops people from Scamming! Many are even using today's circumstances surrounding COVID 19 to scam people by marketing fake test kits, door-to-door visits and other sneaky ways to steal from people. Stay alert!Kindness for a Homeless Veteran
We're telling everyone to stay home, but sadly not everyone has a home to go to. Our deputies responded to a call of a Homeless man who did not appear to be well. After meeting with him they found out he was a veteran, who fought for our Country and was hungry with nowhere to go. This Veteran from Daytona was robbed. He has a sister in Florida but she has terminal cancer so he doesn't want to bother her. He...
Boat Ramps, Marinas Closed
n an effort to protect the citizens, Sheriff Ric Bradshaw & County Officials have made the decision to CLOSE All Boat Ramps and Marinas in Palm Beach County to recreational boating. Commercial Fishing, Commercial Marine Operations, & Support Services Are Permitted to Operate.
Feeling Overwhelmed?
It's understandable to feel overwhelmed during this time. If you or someone you know is experiencing depression, anxiety, or feel like harming themselves or others please call 9-1-1 or the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration’s Helpline: 1-800-985-5990.
Rachel Hurley – 30 years
Today marks 30 years since 14-year-old Rachel Hurley was raped and brutally killed. Last year, we did a detailed podcast about her story, which generated leads. This year, we bring you an update. Listen to it here: /the-lead/.
Student Meals
Having our schools closed because of COVID 19 shouldn’t mean kids get to go without having breakfast or lunch. For information about the closest meal site for Palm Beach County students call (561) 383-2035 or visit https://palmbeachschools.org.
Price Gouging is a Crime
While experiencing this crisis, we want to remind the public that price gouging is a CRIME! Violators will face civil penalties from $1000 to $25,000 per violation committed. To report Price Gouging call 1(866) 9NO-SCAM.
COVID 19 Information
UPDATE: The CDC recommends that for the next 8 weeks, organizers (whether groups or individuals) cancel or postpone in-person events that consist of 50 people or more throughout the United States. We'd like you to know that PBSO will be updating everyone with the major developments on COVID 19 on our site here: /news/corona-virus-information/. This is no time to panic. We must all play our part by taking the necessary precautions to protect ourselves & our loved ones.
