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...
PBSO Empowering Girls in College Recruitment Tour
On January 24, 2017, our Empowering Girls Mentoring Group attended a College Recruitment Tour at the West Palm Beach Convention Center. The girls had an opportunity to talk with representatives from Palm Beach State, Bethune-Cookman University, Florida A&M University, Keiser University, Tuskegee University, Florida Atlantic University, Edward Waters College, Fort Valley State University and many other educational facilities. One of our girls, Dominique Page, got accepted on the spot to Bethune-Cookman University located in Daytona Beach, Florida. It was a wonderful experience for our young...
Woman Steals $40,000 in Jewelry from West Palm Home
A woman is being accused of stealing $40,000 worth of jewelry from a home near West Palm Beach. If this person looks like anyone you know please let us know, there could be a reward for your info. The female suspect has long, straight, reddish brown hair. She was wearing a peach shirt and white pants with black patches on both sides of the hip area. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS. You can remain ANONYMOUS by downloading our new...
PBSO Vans Transport Elementary School Children to Palm Beach Zoo
Hope-Centennial Elementary School 2nd Grade Team requested PBSO vans for transportation for a Field Trip to Palm Beach Zoo. On Thursday, January 12, 2017 and Friday, January 13, 2017 deputies assisted 85 students and 7 teachers over the 2 day period. We all had a great time!
Female Tosses Dog from a Bridge
Deputies responded to Phil Foster Park in reference to an animal cruelty complaint. Upon arrival deputies learned that a female just threw a dog off the Blue Heron Bridge approximately 40-50 feet off the ground below. Several witnesses stated that the dog was clearly in distress, pain, whining and struggling to move. Witnesses advised that the female stated several times that she threw the dog off the bridge, “cause dogs can fly." Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control responded and transported the dog...
Detectives Investigate an Accidental Death
Detectives investigate an accidental injury death that occurred at the South Florida Fairgrounds. It appears the victim; Vincent Redd, was assisting with setting up a carnival ride when the forklift came into contact with the overhead power lines. The unresponsive male was taken via trauma hawk to St. Mary’s Medical Center where he was pronounced dead by emergency room personnel. This incident occurred at 10:30 am. The South Florida Fair Grounds is located 600 Fairgrounds Road, West Palm Beach. Vincent Redd, DOB: 11/23/62 is from...
