Shooting/Homicide that occurred in Belle Glade, September 2, 2024
Shortly after midnight on Monday, September 2, 2024, deputies responded to a shooting in the 300 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Belle Glade. Upon arrival, deputies located two adult males suffering from gunshot wounds. One male was pronounced deceased on scene. The second male was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division arrived on scene to investigate this double shooting as a homicide. Suspect and motive is unknown at this time. PBSO urges anyone with...
Deputy Stabbed in Business Robbery
On Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at approximately 4:31 PM, a robbery was reported at a business located at 4180 South Jog Road, Greenacres. An off-duty PBSO deputy who entered the business became aware of the ongoing robbery and intervened. During the encounter, the deputy sustained stab wounds to his torso and hand. The suspect then fled the scene, stealing the deputy's patrol vehicle, which was later recovered near the intersection of Chickasaw Road and South Jog Road. Our deputy was...
PBSO to Host Heartwarming Story of Chris Singleton
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office to host Heartwarming Story of Chris Singleton , "The Journey of a Victims’ Son" – Mother Emanuel Church Tragedy in Charleston, SC Thursday, August 22, 2024 between 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (noon)Bomb Threat to PBSO Facilities
At approximately 1:50 PM, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) dispatch center received a call reporting a bomb threat. PBSO deployed multiple units to investigate, including the Bomb Unit, our helicopter, K-9 bomb-detection dogs, and all available road patrol officers. All PBSO facilities on Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, between Congress Avenue and Kirk Road, were immediately evacuated. Palm Beach County Courts on Gun Club Road were also evacuated, while the PBSO Corrections Division sheltered in place. By 3:30...Behind the Star – August 2024
This month's edition of our monthly series, "Behind the Star" is now available.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is looking Nelida Velunza Arevalo – 88 years of age
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance with locating a missing endangered adult. NELIDA VELUNZA AREVALO DOB: 1/24/1936 Hair: brown Eyes: brown The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is looking Nelida Velunza Arevalo. Nelida, 88 years of age, was last seen today, July 23, 2024, in Boca Raton wearing a short sleeve light peach and white shirt with flower print. Direction of travel is unknown. Nelida has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, has diabetes and she is in need of medication. Anyone...High Visibility Enforcement to Improve Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety
PBSO Conducts High Visibility Enforcement to Improve Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Palm Beach County ranks sixth (top 40%) in the State of Florida, for counties with a population of over 200,000, for traffic crashes resulting in serious and fatal injuries to pedestrians and bicyclists. In 2023, in Palm Beach County, pedestrians and bicyclists were involved in 1,710 collisions, resulting in 141 serious injury crashes, and 59 fatalities. In an effort to protect the safety of those most vulnerable roadway users, the...
Search for Victims in Airplane Crash – North County Airport
At 2:12 pm, deputies responded to the 11600 block of Aviation Blvd (North County Airport). Deputies learned that an aircraft with two occupants entered a body of water nearby. Currently, PBSO divers, PB Gardens Fire Rescue and PBC Fire Rescue divers are in the water searching for the occupants. WPB PD Marine Unit and PBSO Marine Unit are in route to assist further. More information will be released when it becomes available.
