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“Mr. Boots” enjoyed his KIND Snacks

KIND brought snacks and tokens of appreciation to celebrate deputies in Belle Glade for spreading kindness in their community. Recently, K9 deputy gave his boots to a local homeless man and a sergeant gave his son’s outgrown bicycle to a local child.

Man Shoots Intruders, strikes neighbor by accident in Boca Raton.

Time:                    8:27 pm  Location:             9000 block of Majorca Place, Boca Raton  Victim was returning home from work when he was approached by unknown suspects.  In an attempt to protect himself he armed himself with a handgun.  During the course of the attempted robbery the victim discharged his firearm.  Gunfire accidently struck a nearby neighbor.  The neighbor is being air lifted to a local hospital for treatment.  Condition is unknown. Detectives and Crime Scene Investigators are in route to the scene to...

Suspect Carjacks Vehicle With Children Sleeping in the Back Seat.

The victim’s pulled into their driveway, left the car running while grabbing a few items from inside the home when the suspect entered the vehicle and attempted to drive away.  As the suspect was entering the vehicle and attempting to flee, the victim yelled “my kids, my kids”.  Before the suspect could drive away the victim grabbed him trying to pull him out of the car.  The suspect drove away dragging the victim while intentionally ramming parked cars.  The suspect...

Take a Good Look, Can You Identify This Thief!

Can You Identify This Thief! ** Special Attention Broward and Dade Counties ** This unknown female entered Wells Fargo in the 11000 block of Okeechobee Blvd, Royal Palm Beach and cashed a $2000 check using the victim’s driver’s license. The victim reported that her personal items were taken during a vehicle burglary in December 2014, in Miami Dade. Since that time she has been a victim of fraudulent check withdraws in Palm Beach County. The most recent transaction was captured on surveillance...

PBSO Narcotics Agents #BUSTED Local Doctor For Selling Controlled Substances.

PBSO Narcotics Agents #BUSTED Local Doctor For Selling Controlled Substances. Dr. Jeffrey Matfus, Internist – West Palm Beach, was identified, by PBSO Agents, as a suspect selling controlled substances out of a hotel room in West Palm Beach. After further investigation Dr. Matfus was immediately taken into custody and charged with two (2) counts of Unlawful Prescription of a Controlled Substance and two (2) counts of Trafficking in Oxycodone between 4 and 14 grams. Dr. Matfus confessed to selling controlled substances for...

Crash on 13771 Okeechobee Boulevard

Location: 13771 Okeechobee Boulevard Incident Date: 02/15/15 Incident Time: 3:00 pm V1 was traveling westbound on Okeechobee Boulevard between "F" and "E" Roads. For unknown reasons, V1 left the roadway to the north. V1 struck a mailbox and continued west. The front of V1 violently impacted a wooden utility pole. D1 was transported to St. Mary's Hospital with injuries. On Thursday, March 26, 2015 D1 died as a result of the injuries sustained in the collision. The Palm Beach County Medical Examiner's Office...

The shoe is on the other foot, Thanks to PBSO K-9 unit officer.

"Today, I responded to a call of an unwanted guest begging for money at a gas station. When I arrived, I see an older male that appeared to be homeless by the looks of his clothes and the fact that he had carpet tied to each foot acting as shoes. After I get past the necessary, I ask him what size shoe he wears because I was going to get him shoes. As I'm talking to him, a K9 Deputy...

SCAM ALERT

In the past week several Palm Beach County residents have received calls on their cell phones, from people claiming to be from the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office.  The callers are stating that the citizens owe money to PBSO, and are going to be arrested within the hour, if they do not comply and remit payment to prevent their arrest. Callers are being instructed to call telephone # 850-502-4644, obtain a money order and send funds.  The answering party claims to be “The...