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Palm Beach Gardens Homicide

UPDATE: The deceased victim in this HOMICIDE investigation has been identified as 22-year-old ALBERT VENTURA IV. If you have any information regarding this investigation please call 1-800-458-TIPS. PBSO is investigating a homicide which occurred within the last hour in the 8500 block of Uranus, unincorporated Palm Beach Gardens. VCD Detectives and crime scene investigators are on scene. What we know at this time is one adult male is deceased from being shot with a firearm and another adult male was shot...

Suspect wanted: Use of Stolen Credit Cards

MEDIA ADVISORY Suspect wanted for Fraudulent Use of Stolen Credit Cards. An unknown male used the victim’s stolen credit card at a local Target. The victim suffered a loss of over $500. This incident occurred on August 1, 2018, just before 8:00 pm.  Target is located in West Palm Beach. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS or you can remain ANONYMOUS by downloading our new app “PBSO” for your Apple or Android Smart Phone and using the “See Something”...

Hit and Run Crash Fatality

MEDIA  ADVISORY/ HIT AND RUN FATALITY PBSO is seeking the public’s assistance in a “Hit and Run” traffic crash investigation. The crash occurred last night at 9045 S. Jog Rd. at approximately 9:55 pm in front of the library.  An elderly male was struck and killed while standing next to his driver’s side door after he stopped for an unknown reason. The suspected vehicle is a grey Ford Expedition Limited possibly year 2011-2017.  The parts shown are the passenger side mirror...

BUSTED Slaughterhouse in Loxahatchee

On August 2, 2018, The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office raided a Loxahatchee Groves Farm accused of operating an illegal slaughterhouse. Over the course of a six month period, this farm was investigated for illegal slaughtering and animal cruelty. The Illegal activity was discovered by the ARM (Animal Recovery Mission) who notified the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office successfully completed the investigation into this Farm’s Illegal activity. Three arrests were made associated with the...

Suspect wanted for robbery of a business

MEDIA ADVISORY Suspect wanted for robbery to a business. A masked suspect entered Family Dollar, jumped the counter and demanded cash from the clerk then fled on foot from the business. The suspect was described as a black male, approximately 5’11”, thin build, wearing a green or gray long sleeve shirt, black pants and black shoes. This incident occurred on August 1, 2018. Family Dollar is located in the 1200 block of S. Dixie Highway, Lake Worth. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime...

Victim Notification Helpline

If you were a victim of sexual assault and reported it to any Law Enforcement Agency in Palm Beach County prior to July 1, 2016 and would like to know the status of evidence collected, please contact law enforcement at 561-688-4127. Please leave your name and contact information and someone will call you back.   Alternatively, you may use the form on this page and someone will contact you shortly.   Supportive services are available by contacting Palm Beach County Victim Services & Certified...

Suspect WANTED for Numerous Car Creeping and Car Burglaries

Media Advisory Suspect WANTED for Numerous Car Creeping and Car Burglaries. Do you recognize him? This man is WANTED for numerous Car Burglaries between July 22 and July 29, 2018, in the Timber Run Community. This unknown suspect was captured on surveillance video breaking car windows and running off with the victims property. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS or you can remain ANONYMOUS by downloading our new app “PBSO” for your Apple or Android Smart Phone and...

Suspect wanted for burglary to a residence – Boca Trails Community

MEDIA ADVISORY Suspect wanted for burglary to a residence. An unknown male forcibly entered the victim residence. While inside, captured on surveillance video, he helped himself to the victim’s property. The suspect appears to be a white male, with short cropped hair, mustache and beard.  He has a tattoo on his right leg. This incident occurred on July 23, 2018. The residence is located inside the Boca Trails community. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS or you can remain ANONYMOUS...