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Caution: Suspicious Person Checking Vehicles

Join us in thanking this “Good Samaritan” who voluntarily checked if cars from the Saturnia Isles development were locked... at 3am. This person was, apparently, so concerned with all the bad thieves out there that they made sure ALL the car doors were locked in that Delray community. But if that wasn’t enough, to the cars that were NOT locked, this person searched diligently through the car to make sure that there were no items of value that bad guys could take. We...

Three Arrested for Burglary, Possession of Burglary Tools, and Resisting Arrest.

As a result of a long term investigation, agents from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office South Florida Task Force and their law enforcement partners as well as agents from the Broward County Sheriff’s Office Burglary Apprehension Team conducted a joint surveillance operation on Hugo Leal. As a result of the operation, Hugo Leal, Alexis Huerres and Eliener Alfonso were all taken into custody after committing a high-end residential burglary in the community of Polo Club / Vintage Oaks (Linton and Military...

Man Looting a Business During a State of Emergency

Detectives are seeking to identify this man who burglarized 3M Discount Express located in the 600 block of S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Once inside the suspect helped himself to cigarettes, lottery tickets and cash, totaling over $12,000. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS or you can remain ANONYMOUS by downloading our new app “CONNECT & PROTECT”, “See Something Say Something” for your Apple or Android Smart Phone. #HurricaneIrma                        

Suspects Almost Got Away With Burglarizing a Gun Business

Undercover deputies patrolling in the area of Zipcode Place, West Palm Beach, observed a suspicious box truck with no license plate attached driving in the area. Deputies observed the suspects wearing gloves, exit the truck and begin to canvass the area. A short time later the suspects reentered their vehicle and drove around the plaza. Deputies conducted a traffic stop and found the suspects with a loaded handgun, gloves, crowbars, a bag of ammunition and two new bicycle’s (that still had...

PBSO Busts Suspect for Attempted First Degree Murder

Who remembers the shooting back in May, in unincorporated West Palm Beach (4600 block of Gardenette Road)? Apparently, this was a fight that got out of control. The victim ended up being transported to the hospital with a gunshot wound. After further investigation, we were able to locate the suspect, Kenneth A. Murph, and arrested him today for Attempted First Degree Murder (Firearm) and Armed Robbery (Firearm). Keep them coming, team!

PBSO Investigates the Shooting/Homicide of a Barber Near a Restaurant

At 10:30 am, Sunday, July 23, 2017, deputies were dispatched to a disturbance in the 4600 block of Myla Lane, West Palm Beach. Before their arrival, PBSO dispatch received a 911 call from a nearby Subway restaurant regarding a shooting victim appearing in the restaurant. PBC Fire Rescue arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment. Detectives learned that the victim died in surgery a short time later. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division are investigating the shooting as a homicide. The...

Remember This Guy? Well, He’s BUSTED!

Stephen Riselvato committed multiple thefts and vehicle burglaries at Youfit Gym and LA Fitness Gym’s in West Palm Beach. His motive was to enter the gym, pretend to workout, walk over to the key board, take a key and walk out of the business. The investigation determined that Port St. Lucie PD, St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office, Martin County Sheriff’s Office, Indian River County Sheriff’s Office and FDLE were investigating cases involving the same suspect. PBSO Detectives identified Riselvato as the suspect...

12-Year-Old Boy Struck During a Drive-by this Morning

At approximately 2:15 AM, PBSO received several calls of multiple shots being fired at 5089 Breckenridge Place, unincorporated West Palm Beach. Upon arrival Deputies were advised that four apartments had been fired into . In one of the apartments a 12 year-old boy was hit by one of the bullets and taken to the hospital by ground transportation with non-life threatening injuries. Violent Crime Detectives and Crime Scene Investigators are on scene at this time. This advisory will be updated when more information is...

PBSO Investigates a Shooting in West Palm Beach

Deputies responded to a shooting in the 2800 block of Saranac Ave, West Palm Beach. Upon arrival deputies found a male with gunshot wound(s). He was transported to a local hospital for treatment. No suspect information or known motive at this time. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division are in route to investigate further. More information will be released when it becomes available, in the meantime, anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS. You can also remain ANONYMOUS by downloading our...

Female Suspects Wanted for Attempted Abduction of One-Year Old Boy

The mother with the child strapped to her back was in front of her residence vacuuming her vehicle when she felt someone standing behind her. When she looked up she noticed a female dressed all in black trying to grab her baby from the sling on her back. The victim was able to fight off the female suspect. Once realizing the abduction was unsuccessful the female fled to an awaiting silver four door Honda. Suspect 1, was described as a heavy set, white...