Breaking News

Palm Beach County, Are You Ready for Hurricane Irma?

Hurricane Irma is now expected to be a Category 5. If Irma strikes the U.S., it could happen as soon as Friday. PBSO will like Palm Beach County to be ready with these basic preparedness tips: •Know where to go if your family is ordered to evacuate, know the local hurricane evacuation routes or have a plan for where else your family can go. •Put together a ready-to-go bag: disaster supply kit, including a flashlight, batteries, cash, first aid supplies, medications, and copies...

We’re Hiring! Begin Saving Lives Today!

Full-time - 911 Communications Officer $44,500 / year MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 18 years of age or older High School Diploma/GED A background suitable to a career in Law Enforcement Applicant must successfully pass Criticall Testing Position requires a 2-year commitment upon successful completion of training Must be able to work shift work – including nights, weekends, and holidaysQUALIFIED CANDIDATES: Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment Take pride in all you do Are able to multi-task and easily move from one task to another Enjoy a challenge Work successfully in a team environment and are...

Fugitive Friday of the Week! – Jaime Madrid

14 years ago, Digna Santos, was killed while crossing the street on her way home, on the 5000 Block of Forest Hill Blvd. The person responsible, Jaime Madrid, left the 75-year old to die. A person who used to rent a room to Madrid believes he returned to his native country, Colombia, because he mentioned that’s what he would do once released. If you know where this person is, please let us know.

Today, We Remember Fallen hero, George C. Douglass

Today, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office remembers with pride their fallen hero, George C. Douglass. PBSO Deputy Sheriff George C. Douglass was appointed as Deputy Sheriff only five weeks before his death. He was reluctant to take the position and did so only when requested by unanimous vote of the council. On August, 27, 1921, Deputy George C. Douglass was shot trying to arrest a theft suspect near South Bay. To serve and protect was his oath, to honor him is our...

Armed Robbers Purse-Snatchers Suspects on the Loose

Does anyone recognize this face? He is one of the unknown males, armed with a weapon, who stole a victim’s purse as she was walking along the 4500 block of Kirk Road, Lake Worth. If you’re walking alone in the streets regularly, be careful carrying large amounts of money. Yet, if confronted, it’s best not to resist. It’s not worth it. Notify us as soon as possible. This incident occurred on August 8, 2017 at 6:15 pm. The suspects are described as black...

Community Policing Deputy Sherry Baker Mentors Boys from Broken Home

These two young Town of Lake Park boys come from a broken home in which both parents suffer from drug addiction. Their Grandparents have fought for the past three years to adopt them, which was recently granted. District 10 Community Policing Deputy Sherry Baker has worked with and mentored the boys over the years and recently presented them with this box of toys. The boys were very excited and thankful and have a fond relationship with Deputy Baker.

SAUL PENA is this Friday’s Fugitive

He is wanted for 1) DUI Manslaughter, 2) No valid Drivers License Causing Death, 3) Fleeing or Attempting to Elude, 4) Possession of Paraphernalia and 5) Carrying a concealed weapon. He was last known to be in the area of 14th Street in Lantana. if you know where Saul is or have any information on his whereabouts, please let us know. You could be anonymous and even receive an award.

We Found the Person Involved in the Assault of our Deputy

We found him and he is about to be booked. The suspect is currently being interviewed by detectives. Once done he will be transported to jail on the charges below. ** BUSTED ** For Aggravated Assault on a Deputy with a Deadly Weapon Just after midnight on August 13, the supect flagged our deputy down claiming was in need of assistance. As our deputy exited his vehilce the suspect immediately advanced him and suddenly for unknown reasons struck him with an unknown sharp...

PBSO Deputy is Ambushed and Assaulted Last Night

One of our Deputies was ambushed and assaulted last night. $5,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest. On Sunday, August 13, 2017, at approximately 12:30 am, a PBSO Deputy was conducting a business check in the alleyway of 1011 7th Ave South, Lake Worth. The deputy was flagged down by an unknown black male in the alleyway. Upon making contact with the male suspect, the Deputy was ambushed and struck on the right side of his face...