PBSO Busts Lake Worth Man for 1987 Shooting/Death of Wife
On July 23, 1987, at 7:45 p.m. deputies of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office responded to 1614 Osborne Circle, Lake Worth after receiving a 911 call from the homeowner, James O'Neil. James O'Neil reported that his wife, Verna O'Neil had committed suicide. James advised as he and Verna struggled with firearm it accidentally discharged striking Verna in the left side of her face. The Medical Examiner listed the cause of death as gunshot wound to the head and the...
PBSO Encourages You to Think Like a Penguin
We launched our "Think like a Penguin" program that was created to bring awareness and avoid children & animals from being left behind in hot cars. We will be reminding our fans on social media during the hottest temperatures of the day, to check for their child or pet in the back seat. Just recently in Orlando, there was a child left behind in a hot car and the child perished. We want to do all that we can to avoid such...
PBSO Investigates Shooting in Mangonia Park
Deputies responded to a shooting in the 4700 block of Australian Ave, Mangonia Park. Upon arrival deputies found a female shot. She was transported to a local hospital where she later passed away. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division are investigating the shooting as a homicide. Detectives found evidence that an unknown suspect(s) fired a weapon through the sliding glass door striking the female inside. The motive of this shooting is unknown. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS. Date:...
PBSO Busts Suspects for Numerous Vehicle Burglaries…
When we ask you to lock your cars and hide your valuables, we are trying to protect you from these creepers. We’re doing our job, but we need your help, Palm Beach County. If you leave candy on top of a counter and a kid were to pass by, would they take it or keep walking? Similarly, if we are leaving laptops, phones, purses, etc., we are unfortunately exposing ourselves to being victims of a car burglary. REMINDERS: Please remove all valuables from...
Palm Beach County Jail Welcomes Peterson Joseph…
The 19-year old of Palm Springs ADMITTED committing numerous vehicle burglaries in the Village of Wellington from June 15, 2017 to July 14, 2017. He is currently in his new home, in the Palm Beach County Jail on numerous charges.
PBSO Busts Suspect for Attempted First Degree Murder
Who remembers the shooting back in May, in unincorporated West Palm Beach (4600 block of Gardenette Road)? Apparently, this was a fight that got out of control. The victim ended up being transported to the hospital with a gunshot wound. After further investigation, we were able to locate the suspect, Kenneth A. Murph, and arrested him today for Attempted First Degree Murder (Firearm) and Armed Robbery (Firearm). Keep them coming, team!
Operation Cops with Comics
Ben Savedow came to donate hundreds of comic books to our Deputies so that they could give it out to children that they encounter on the road. He wanted a way to connect Law Enforcement Officers with the youth of Palm Beach County. Ben hand selected all the comics and removed all the comics that used weapons or guns. He plans on donating more next year. https://www.facebook.com/palmbeachcountysheriff/videos/1562530393821813/
PBSO Arrest Man Playing Cops
Although we are honored to be an example to follow, this crossed the line. On Sunday, we spotted a suspicious black & white (police style) vehicle driving near Lake Avenue and North Dixie Highway. The man turned on a police-style siren and spotlight behind another vehicle, attempting to pull the vehicle over. The deputy witnessed this vehicle with the word POLICE in large letters on the trunk. Our deputy immediate became suspicious and initiated a traffic stop on the police-style vehicle. The deputy...
