District 14

Suspected Narcotics Seizure – 124 Kilograms of Cocaine & 98 Bottles of Codeine-Based Cough Syrup

On Sunday, August 31, 2025, members of the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Marine Enforcement Unit deputies observed a vessel traveling westbound toward the Boynton Inlet. Deputies monitored the vessel as it entered state waters approximately three miles offshore. As deputies approached to intercept, the vessel made a sudden evasive turn northbound—appearing to avoid contact with law enforcement and avoid entering the inlet. The vessel was ultimately stopped approximately one nautical mile northeast of the Boynton Inlet. Due to the suspicious...

Seeking Information from the Public – Stabbing at Aqua Lounge

On Sunday, August 31, 2025, between 2:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m., deputies responded to a reported stabbing at the Aqua Lounge, located in the 3000 block of S. Military Trail in unincorporated Lake Worth. Upon arrival, deputies found an adult male suffering from a stab wound(s). He was transported to a local hospital, where he is expected to survive. Detectives are investigating the circumstances that led to the stabbing and are seeking information from the public. Anyone with information is urged to...

Illegal Harvesting of Saw Palmetto Berries Leads to an Arrest

On August 21, 2025, deputies assigned to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Wildlands Task Force received a tip regarding the possible illegal harvesting of saw palmetto berries within the Yamato Scrub Natural Area, a protected preserve owned and managed by Palm Beach County Environmental Resources Management (ERM). Saw palmetto berries are classified as a commercially exploited plant species native to Florida. Harvesting them without a permit and the express written consent of the property owner is prohibited under state law,...

Agents with the South Florida Criminal Apprehension Team (CAT) Arrest Suspects for Vehicle Burglaries

During the early morning hours of August 6, 2025, a series of vehicle burglaries occurred within the Bella Terra community in Royal Palm Beach. During the incidents, the suspects stole a 2024 Toyota Tundra from the victim’s residence. Agents with the South Florida Criminal Apprehension Team (CAT) responded to the scene and developed investigative leads. Through investigative efforts, CAT agents located the stolen Tundra in the Royal Palm Beach area. The vehicle became occupied and traveled to Palm Beach Gardens with...

Military Marker Located on Lake Worth Beach

On Thursday, July 31, 2025, at approximately 5:56 p.m., a beachgoer discovered what appeared to be a military ordinance marker on Lake Worth Beach. The individual picked up the item and brought it to a nearby lifeguard, who immediately notified the PBSO. Upon arrival, deputies evacuated the beach and closed surrounding roadways including the upper parking lot as a precaution. Patrons at Benny’s on the Beach were advised to shelter in place until the incident was resolved. PBSO’s Bomb Squad responded to...

Seeking to Identify a “Person of Interest” in Attempted Burglary(s) in the City of Lake Worth Beach

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s help in identifying a female suspect wanted for Attempted Burglary. An unknown female attempted to enter multiple apartments located in the 400 block of South Ocean Breeze, Lake Worth Beach. Anyone with information regarding the identity of this individual is urged to contact Detective S. Holsonback at Holsonbacks@pbso.org or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS. Tipsters may remain anonymous.

High Visibility Enforcement to Improve Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety

Palm Beach County ranks fifth (top 40%) in the State of Florida, for counties with a population of over 300,001, for traffic crashes resulting in serious and fatal injuries to pedestrians and bicyclists. In 2024, in Palm Beach County, pedestrians and bicyclists were involved in 1,819 collisions, resulting in 162 serious injury crashes, and 66 fatal crashes. In an effort to protect the safety of those most vulnerable roadway users, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office will conduct High Visibility Enforcement...