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Suspect Busted for Burglary to Storage Unit

PBSO2025-07-09T13:27:27-04:00On June 8, 2025, a victim reported that his storage unit account had been mysteriously closed and that thousands of dollars’ worth of property had been stolen. A thorough investigation revealed that a business employee had fraudulently altered the victim’s account settings to prevent notifications and changed his access code. The employee then alerted an accomplice, who unlawfully entered the storage unit and stole property valued at over $90,000. With the assistance of the South Florida Task Force, the suspect was identified. On...

Behind the Star – May 2025

PBSO2025-05-12T15:03:26-04:00This month's edition of our monthly series, "Behind the Star" is now available.

Behind the Star – April 2025

PBSO2025-04-22T12:36:49-04:00This month's edition of our monthly series, "Behind the Star" is now available.

PBSO Civilian Motorcycle Course

PBSO2025-02-25T14:29:20-05:00WHEN:       March 8 – 9, 2025 WHERE:    PBSO Driving Pad, 689 Pike Road, WPB, FL 33411 (driveway is north of the Fire Training Facility) TIME:         8am - 4pm

Behind the Star – February 2025

PBSO2025-02-12T14:57:10-05:00This month's edition of our monthly series, "Behind the Star" is now available.

Detectives Investigate a Shooting/Homicide in Unincorporated Lake Worth

PBSO2025-02-04T13:15:23-05:00Deputies were dispatched to a reported shooting in the 5000 block of Edgecliff Ave, Lake Worth. Upon their arrival, they discovered a 16-year-old male deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division arrived on scene and assumed the investigation. It was determined that the shooting occurred when several juveniles mishandled a firearm, leading to the tragic death of the victim. A juvenile was identified and charged with second-degree murder with a firearm and tampering with evidence. The investigation...