To Serve and Protect Literacy
Today, PBSO held a party for the conclusion of the “To Serve and Protect Literacy” program at North Grade Elementary School. For the last two years, the “To Serve and Protect Literacy” program has worked with the North Grade Elementary School, pairing students with officers as reading buddies. Over a six week period, the officers come in and read with their buddies--making time in their demanding schedules to help shape these young learners educational experiences. There will be 12 second grade...
Hero Of The Day – Tom Graceffo
PBSO Police Athletic League (PAL) Boxer thanks his Coach for making a difference in his life. RJ Muniz is a participant of PAL boxing at the Cabana Colony Youth Center. Be sure to read his heartwarming letter to the coach. [envira-gallery id="3851"] Image Gallery:
SCAM ALERT – Jury Summons
A Palm Beach County resident recently received a call from someone claiming to be from a deputy from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. The caller stated that the resident did not answer a jury summons and was going to be arrested. The scammer called from 561-215-7041. ::DO NOT FALL PREY TO THIS SCAM!:: Jury Summons are handled by the PBC Clerks Office NOT the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. NO ONE FROM PBSO would call residents regarding a jury summons. PBSO never solicits...
Deputies saved a man from a Rip Current at Lake Worth Beach.
Deputies patrolling Lake Worth Beach on ATV’s observed someone struggling in the water approximately 30 yards off the beach. Observing the struggling swimmer caught up in a rip current, deputies began yelling at the swimmer to swim parallel to shore. The swimmer appeared to be exhausted and was struggling to keep his head above water. Deputies quickly ripped off their vests & gun belts, ran down the beach and dove into the water. Both deputies swam out to the struggling...
Parents & Staff of Hope Centennial Elementary School Suprise Deputies with Thank You Banners
Staff and parents of Hope Centennial Elementary, surprised us with Thank You banners for #NationalPoliceOfficersWeek [envira-gallery id="3837"] Image Gallery:Disguised males Wanted for an Armed Robbery to a Business in Lake Worth.
Two black male suspects with their faces covered, were captured on surveillance video entering a convenient store brandishing a handgun and demanding cash from the register. Both suspects fled on foot in an unknown direction. This armed robbery occurred at the Kwik Stop, located in the 2000 block of 10th Ave North, Lake Worth, on May 18, 2015, at 5:45 pm. If these individual resemble anyone you know please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS.
PBSO is investigating a shooting in the City of Lake Worth
Deputies responded to a shooting in the 1500 block of Railroad Ave in the City of Lake Worth, When they arrived they found a black male shot. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue responded, treated and transported the male to a local hospital where he is expected to survive. Detectives and crime scene investigators responded to the scene to investigate further. No known motive to this shooting, at this time. Witnesses advised deputies that a black male, wearing a white hoody, was seen...
The Great American Cleanup Cabana Colony was a successful event.
The Great American Cleanup Cabana Colony was a successful event. Organized by staff at the PBSO Youth Center at Cabana Colony. With gloves on and trash bags in hand the volunteers did their part to beautify their neighborhood. Twenty-five bags of trash were collected and the members of the community were very thankful. Image Gallery:
