Press Releases

BUSTED for Grand Theft of Livestock

On December 31, 2016, the victim notified PBSO about the disappearance of a black bull from his herd. A PBSO Detective assigned to the Agriculture Unit began an investigation into the disappearance of the bull. Through the investigation she located what appeared to be the leg from the bull which was located outside the victims fence line along with additional paraphernalia. Further investigation determined Dylan Back to be a suspect. TODAY, Dylan Back was booked on the following charges: Grand theft of...

Seeking the Public’s Assistance After 2 People are Hit by a 2011 White Kia

Two individuals were standing outside their vehicle which had broken down on the east side of W Sugar House Road when a vehicle traveling northbound crashed into both pedestrians and the driver's side of the broken down vehicle. Both pedestrians were thrown northbound. The suspect vehicle continued northbound and failed to stop to render aid. Based on the roadway evidence, it was preliminarily determined that the suspect vehicle is a 2009-2013 white Kia Soul. The suspect vehicle should have their passenger side...

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...

Deputies Investigate Shooting in Lake Worth

Deputies responded to a shooting in front of Grocery Stop located in the 1500 block of Railroad Ave, Lake Worth. Upon arrival deputies found a male shot. He was immediately transported to a local hospital. No suspect information or motive known at this time. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division and Crime Scene Investigators are investigating further. The victim is in stable condition and expected to survive. More information will be released when it becomes available.

8th Anniversary of Homicide Death of Harold President

Someone out there must know something. On Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at 10:01 pm, Riviera Beach PD officers responded to a vehicle crash that occurred in the 1600 block of N. 25th Court. Upon arrival officers found a white Pontiac Grand Am resting between a fence and fire hydrant where water was flowing from. Officers attempted to make contact with the driver which they found to be deceased from a gunshot wound. Witnesses advised officers that they observed two unknown black males...

PBSO Deputy Educates Mother in Child Passenger Safety

In the afternoon of Monday, June 12th 2017, District 16 (City of Greenacres) Deputy Gregory conducted a traffic on a vehicle for an expired registration within the City of Greenacres. As Deputy Gregory was conversing with the driver, he noticed a 2 year-old child not properly restrained in a child safety seat. Deputy Gregory requested Deputy Gonzalez, a certified technician in Child Passenger Safety to respond in which he did. Upon Deputy Gonzalez’s arrival he too began to converse with the...

Deputies Investigate a Shooting in Belle Glade

Deputies responded to a shooting in the 600 block of SW Avenue D, Belle Glade. Upon arrival deputies found an adult male with gunshot wound to the leg. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment. No suspect information of known motive at this time. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division are investigating 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 new...

Missing Christy Luna Tells Her Story Through Our Social Media 33 Years Later

33 years ago, on Memorial weekend, 8-year-old Christy Luna walked out of her home in search for cat food and was never found. Although a  massive search was started,  no one was ever charged.  In an effort to revive the case, Media Relations lead a nontraditional social media campaign. We kicked our social media campaign on May 26th, the day before Christy went missing, all the way until the day after, May 28th. We used all outlets, Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram to reach as many people...

Do You Recognize These Wallet Snatchers on the Move?

Two unknown suspects were captured on surveillance video entering JFK Hospital. While inside they roamed the halls, entered patients rooms and private offices looking for anything of value. On the same day, the same suspects, entered a different medical establishment and stole a wallet out of a purse from a private office. Both incidents occurred on May 1, 2017. JFK Hospital is located in the City of Atlantis. The second medical establishment is located in the 10000 block of Jog Road. Anyone with information is...

Facebook Tip Helps Arrest Human Trafficker

Does this person look familiar to you or your children? Thanks to a tip that came to us via Facebook, we have arrested Joel Trinidad. Suspect BUSTED for For human trafficking, two counts of kidnapping, sexual battery, Lewd /lascivious Molestation and aggravated stalking on a victim under 16. The suspect reached out to the victim through the app, TANGO. PBSO detectives believe there are additional victims. If your child uses the Tango app check with them to see if this person has contacted them. Anyone...