District 7

SCAM ALERT – BEWARE – Imposter claiming to be Criminal Justice Commission

** SCAM ALERT ** SCAM ALERT ** SCAM ALERT ** BEWARE … there is an imposter calling members of the community and claiming to be with the Palm Beach County Criminal Justice Commission.  This imposter is advising the recipient of the call that he/she has a warrant for their arrest.  The imposter goes on to say that the warrant can be rectified by a dollar amount sent to the Dominican Republic. DO NOT FALL FOR THIS SCAM!    If you receive a call...

PBSO is conducting TRAFFIC / Speed & Aggressive Driving Enforcement * Saturday, March 13, 2021 * 9 am – 5 pm *

For Immediate Release Contact:          Media Relations 688-3080 MEDIA ADVISORY Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a TRAFFIC / SPEED & AGGRESSIVE DRIVING ENFORCEMENT The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office DUI Enforcement Unit will be conducting a Traffic / Speed & Aggressive Driving Enforcement on Saturday, March 13, 2021.  Deputies will enforce Florida State Statutes for speeding and aggressive driving and educate the public on the dangers of excessive speed and aggressive driving. The locations of the saturation patrol will consist of different main roadways...

Boca Jewish Center: PBSO Recognized

The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office was honored to attend The Boca Jewish Center's 5th Annual Journal and Gala Dinner last night, Feb 7th.The gala dinner and tribute journal is a an opportunity to show support for the honorees, friends and  families at Boca Jewish Center.  We were recognized for our continuing efforts in keeping the community safe. Thanks for the recognition!

Suspect wanted for burglary to a residence – Boca Trails Community

MEDIA ADVISORY Suspect wanted for burglary to a residence. An unknown male forcibly entered the victim residence. While inside, captured on surveillance video, he helped himself to the victim’s property. The suspect appears to be a white male, with short cropped hair, mustache and beard.  He has a tattoo on his right leg. This incident occurred on July 23, 2018. The residence is located inside the Boca Trails community. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS or you can remain ANONYMOUS...

We Arrest 3 Juveniles Linked to 46 Auto Thefts

This weekend, our task force, along with PBSO helicopter and the Broward County Sheriff’s Office Burglary Apprehension Team, conducted a surveillance operation on suspects that have been linked to at least 46 High-end Auto Thefts out of East Boca Raton, Wellington, West Delray, and West Boca Raton. Yes, you read right, forty-six auto thefts. While in the community of Saturnia (West Boca Raton), the subjects committed an occupied residential burglary by entering the victim’s garage and attempted to steal their Jaguar SUV....

Deputies Respond to a Shooting in Boca Raton

Deputies responded to a shooting that occurred in the 22700 block of 65th Terrace, a single family residence in Unincorporated Boca Raton. Upon arrival deputies learned that unknown males entered the home where an altercation ensued that resulted in a male being shot. The suspects fled in a vehicle in an unknown direction. Suspect information is vague and why the unknown males entered the home is unknown. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division and Crime Scene Investigators are in route to the scene...

Man Accused of Indecent Exposure and Trespassing Near Children in Boca Raton

Lawrence Allen Dunn, DOB 12/10/61, was observed hiding behind bushes and appearing to commit a lewd & lascivious act while watching young children as they were walking to school. The most recent incident occurred in the unincorporated area of Boca Raton. He is also known to spend time in Broward County. Dunn was arrested today on a warrant for Indecent Exposure and Trespassing. He has been transported to the Palm Beach County Jail for processing.