West Palm Beach

Suspect wanted for snatching elderly purse

Suspect wanted for Sudden Snatching of an elderly woman’s purse. This unknown male suspect approached an elderly female and snatched her purse in the parking lot of the 511 North State Road 7 shopping plaza. The suspect is described as a skinny white male in his late thirties with a scruffy beard and noticeable bald spot on the crown of his head. This incident occurred on January 20, 2023 at 1:29 pm. PBSO urges anyone with information...

Shooting – Loxahatchee Groves

UPDATE The investigation into the shooting/homicide is still active and ongoing. Other persons were present within the home at the time of the shooting. Investigators are considering an attempted murder-suicide scenario however, several investigative processes are being undertaken at this time in order to confirm preliminary evidence. The female remains in critical condition. The family is asking for privacy for the family and friends of the victim. On March 27th, 2023, deputies were dispatched to a shooting the 15000 block of Forest Lane, Loxahatchee...

Suspicious Person – WPB

Update: Detectives arrested the female suspect, Sheree Williams, DOB: 1/19/1989, for Homicide. Williams will be attending first appearance this morning.  At 9:14 AM, on March 26th, deputies responded to a suspicious person complaint of a naked female climbing a tree in the area of Magnolia Drive, unincorporated West Palm Beach.  Upon arrival deputies were advised the female was running through the neighborhood.  A perimeter was immediately established and the female was located and detained. Further investigation led deputies back to a...

Missing Person – Bracco Esteban Minaya

The Palm Beach County Sheriffs Office is attempting to locate the below missing person. Bracco was reported missing on March 12th and last seen on foot with unknown clothing description on March 8th at 2:36 p.m. near Gun Club Road in West Palm Beach, FL. His direction of travel is unknown at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Jarrod Foster at FosterJ@pbso.org DOB: 06/13/1996 Height: 5'6" Weight: 143 lbs Hair: Brown, Eyes: brown Tattoo on chest

Missing Person – Melissa Lois Stoffle

The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is attempting to locate a missing person. Melissa was reported missing on February 25th and last seen on January 26th at midnight near the downtown West Palm Beach area. Her clothing description, direction and mode of travel are unknown at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Jarrod Foster at FosterJ@pbso.org

Shooting/Homicide 02/25/23

Update - February 28, 2023, detectives arrested the suspect, Santos Arturo Amador-Sanchez, DOB: 5/22/1991 for First Degree Murder with a Firearm and two counts of Attempted First Degree Murder with a Firearm. The suspect still resides in the hospital.  This was a domestic related disturbance that occurred during a family gathering at the residence. The suspect, 31 years old, shot himself after he shot three victims; female victim 40 years old (deceased), male victim 10 years old (serious but stable condition) and...