Current news, events and public information from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Fatal Crash In West Palm Beach
Fatal Crash Report: Fatality Date: 06/11/16 Fatality Time: 1:59 a.m. Fatality #56 Location: 2722 Westgate Avenue, WPB, FL Narrative: The driver of V-1 was unlawfully traveling westbound on Westgate Avenue within the eastbound inside lane. The driver of V-2 was traveling eastbound within the eastbound inside lane; thus, a violent crash occurred as both vehicles impacted into each other. The driver and passenger of V-1 were transported to St. Mary's Medical Center for additional medical treatment. The driver of V-2 succumbed to his injuries...
Deputy Awarded Lifesaving Award
Frank Good, President of the ASIS Chapter 254 Pins ASIS uniform pin on Deputy John Lyons. John received a lifesaving award in 2009 when he witnessed a car flip in the canal and entered the canal in full uniform gear to save the drivers life
PBSO Helps With Smoke Detectors
All in the name of safety. The Palm Beach Sheriff's Office teamed up with The American Red Cross, The United Way, and Palm Beach County Fire Rescue to install free smoke detectors for residents in Sand and Sea Village in Boynton Beach, Florida.
PBSO Corrections Division Received a Proclamation from Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners.
Corrections Deputies Receive Proclamation from PBC Board of County Commissioners.PBSO Increases Moffett Murder Reward to $25,000
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office announced an increase in the reward, that people are eligible for, for information in the Cynthia Moffett case. Moffett was murdered on March 23, 2006 at the Forest Oaks Golf Club in Wellington, Florida. The amount has increased to $25,000.
PBSO Helps Immigrant Family
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office was notified of a local needy Venezuelan Immigrant family. PBSO deputies and donors pitched in with food, furniture and clothing to help out the family with their new lives in America.
A PBSO Correction Officer and his family share an inspiring story
A PBSO Correction Officer and his family share an inspiring story. "As we were attempting to go through garage and storage to prepare for a huge garage sale…we asked our 11 year son, Evan what he would like to do with all his old toys, games, etc. The choices were that we could sell it all at our garage sale and he could use the money to purchase whatever he wanted with the money…OR….he could donate them all to kids that...
Shooting in Belle Glade
Just before 9:00 pm, deputies responded to a report of shooting in the 800 block of SW Ave D, Belle Glade. When deputies arrived they located a male shot in the lower torso. The male was transported to a local hospital for treatment. No suspect information or motive known at this time. No witnesses. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division and Crime Scene Investigators are currently in route to the scene to investigate further. If anyone has information about this shooting they are...
