PBSO Investigates Person Found Dead in Lake Worth
Deputies responded to a call of a deceased person found in the 1000 block of South H Street, in the City of Lake Worth. Upon arrival deputies found a male deceased from what appears to be a gunshot wound(s). The victim has been identified as Lucio Velazquez-Morales, DOB: 5/10/84 of Lake Worth. No suspect or motive known. ANYONE that may have heard or witnessed anything suspicious in the area of South H Street, Lake Worth, between 4:00 am and 6:50 am, yesterday, October...
PBSO Investigates a Possible Drowning/Death
On Friday, October 27 at 5:15 pm, deputies made contact with Edgar Velez who was wanted on multiple counts of Burglary and Grand Theft. Shortly after contact, Velez fled on foot and jumped into a nearby canal located at 10th Ave North and Florida Mango, Lake Worth. Velez refused assistance from deputies and appeared to begin to struggle. Velez went underwater and became unresponsive. PBCFR responded and transported Velez to JFK Medical Center (South) where he is currently in critical...
PBSO Busts Lake Worth Man for 1987 Shooting/Death of Wife
On July 23, 1987, at 7:45 p.m. deputies of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office responded to 1614 Osborne Circle, Lake Worth after receiving a 911 call from the homeowner, James O'Neil. James O'Neil reported that his wife, Verna O'Neil had committed suicide. James advised as he and Verna struggled with firearm it accidentally discharged striking Verna in the left side of her face. The Medical Examiner listed the cause of death as gunshot wound to the head and the...
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.
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...
PBSO Investigate a Shooting in Lake Worth
PBSO Deputies received a call of “shots fired” approximately 1:30 am in the area of 914 F Street, Lake Worth. Upon arrival Deputies found an Hispanic adult male deceased from being shot and another with non-life threatening injuries. He was transported to the hospital. Detectives are investigating this death. There is no motive to the shooting at this time and no suspect information. This advisory will be updated when more information becomes available.
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.
PBSO Takes Elementary Students to LEGOLAND!
On March 16, 2017, the City of Lake Worth - District 14 Community Policing Unit with the assistance of Legoland treated 40 students from North Grade and South Grade Elementary to a fun-filled day at Legoland in Winter Haven, Florida. The field trip was a culmination of the hard work and effort of each student that participated in the “Breaking the Cycle of Gang Recruitment” program. The program originated with the concept of mentoring elementary-aged children who could potentially have a high propensity...
