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Weekend Crime Stats 4/25-4/26

This weekend we worked hard keeping everyone safe. Here are the‪#‎WeekendCrimeStats‬ 92 Arrests 144 Bookings to our Jail 164 Crimes Reported 2651 Calls to 9-1-1 7862- incidents (this includes self initiated)

Female uses stolen credit cards one hour after vehicle burglary.

This Unknown Female is Wanted for Using Stolen Credit Cards at a local Walgreens Store. She was captured on surveillance video using credit cards stolen from a vehicle burglary one hour earlier. This incident occurred on April 24, 2015 at 7:45 pm. The Walgreens is located in the 9900 block of Okeechobee Blvd, Royal Palm Beach. If this individual resembles anyone you know you are urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS.

Palm Beach Sheriffs Office is one of 100 of the Best Fleets in the North America

Please join us in congratulating our Fleet Management department for being recognized as one of the “100 Best Fleets in the North America ” for the 5th consecutive year.   Additionally, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is the ONLY Sheriff’s Department that placed in the Top 100!   This annual award recognizes and rewards peak performing fleet operations based upon the following criteria;   -Accountability -Use of Technology & Information -Collaboration -Creativity -Celebration -Evidence of a High Trust Culture -Performance Recognition -Doing It Right the First Time -Quick Efficient Turnaround  -Competitive Pricing  -Staff Development  -Resource Stewardship   Hats off to a best in class...

ARRESTED 2 for Attempted 1 Degree Murder – Male Lit on Fire by Suspect in the City of Lake Worth

Time: 9:00 pm Location: 300 block of Dixie Highway, City of Lake Worth Deputies responded to a report of a male lit on fire. The male was transported to St. Mary’s Medical Center. The severity of his injuries are unknown at this time. This occurred in the alley way located in the 300 block of Dixie Highway, Lake Worth. Deputies are currently searching the area for the suspect that committed this crime. The motive is unknown at this time. Detectives and Crime Scene Investigators are...

Protect Yourself From Vehicle Thefts.

What's wrong with this picture? We have noticed an increase in vehicle thefts were victims are leaving their keys in their vehicle. This includes: cars, trucks, dirt bikes, golf carts and ATV’s. To protect yourself from becoming a victim, PBSO Recommends: 1. Do NOT leave your keys in your vehicle 2. Always know where your keys are, including the spare key 3. Lock ALL doors and windows 4. Set car alarm 5. Invest in a steering wheel club or anti-theft device 6. Have a “kill switch” installed

‎BUSTED – Wilton Uceta – believed to have committed in excess of 20 vehicle burglaries.

Due to multiple vehicle burglaries a surveillance operation was conducted at South Inlet Park, located 1100 South Ocean Blvd Boca Raton. Through investigative means suspect, Wilton Uceta, DOB: 9/30/87, was identified. Uceta was observed using an instrument to break the passenger’s side door lock. He removed the victim’s belongings then attempted to exit the park in his 1999 Dodge Ram pickup. A traffic stop was conducted and Ucetat taken into custody. Search of his vehicle and person revealed the modified device...

PBSO Helps Belle Glade Homeless Man

Two PBSO Deputies helped out a homeless man with no shoes, by giving him a pair of their own boots. One deputy took a photo of the man posing with his new boots and the picture went viral on the Internet. The deputies explained that their jobs involve helping citizens any way they can and they truly care about the citizens of Belle Glade.