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Facebook Tip Helps Arrest Human Trafficker

Does this person look familiar to you or your children? Thanks to a tip that came to us via Facebook, we have arrested Joel Trinidad. Suspect BUSTED for For human trafficking, two counts of kidnapping, sexual battery, Lewd /lascivious Molestation and aggravated stalking on a victim under 16. The suspect reached out to the victim through the app, TANGO. PBSO detectives believe there are additional victims. If your child uses the Tango app check with them to see if this person has contacted them. Anyone...

Man Accused of Indecent Exposure and Trespassing Near Children in Boca Raton

Lawrence Allen Dunn, DOB 12/10/61, was observed hiding behind bushes and appearing to commit a lewd & lascivious act while watching young children as they were walking to school. The most recent incident occurred in the unincorporated area of Boca Raton. He is also known to spend time in Broward County. Dunn was arrested today on a warrant for Indecent Exposure and Trespassing. He has been transported to the Palm Beach County Jail for processing.

Suspects Crashed their Vehicle After PBSO Car Chase

Just after 4 AM we were called out to Duggans Pub regarding a robbery. Our deputies arrived shortly after. A short pursuit ensued. The suspects then started firing at our deputies and we returned fire. One deputy was injured with minor injuries while being shot at. After a short pursuit the suspects crashed their vehicle and began shooting at our deputies. We are still searching the for the suspects. We are starting to breakdown the perimeter so the residents in the area could move freely although...

PBSO K9 Kasper Takes Bullet Meant for K9 Partner

We are investigating an officer involved shooting in Jupiter. Suspect Phillip Oshea, again fired shots at the deputies while we were attempting to apprehend him. He was shot and killed. During the gunfire, PBSO K9 Casper was shot while protecting his handler. This was the weapon used by this dangerous suspect to fire upon our deputies twice in the same day. The suspect Phillip Oshea, 46, had a warrant out for his arrest in North Carolina. PBSO K9 Kasper took a bullet that was meant...

PBSO Deputies Arrest Suspect of PNC Bank Robbery in LakeWorth

Deputies responded to a bank robbery that just occurred to PNC Bank located in the 400 block of Lucerne Ave, City of Lake Worth. Upon arrival deputies learned a white male entered the bank and demanded cash. The teller gave the suspect an unknown amount of cash and he fled. Deputies within minutes located what appeared to be the suspect two blocks east of the bank at the Dollar General. The suspect was approached by deputies and determined to be the suspect that committed...

Detectives Investigate Greenacres Double Shooting

Deputies responded to shots fired at Bowman Park, located on Bowman Street and Haverhill Road, Greenacres. Upon arrival deputies located two males with gunshot wounds. Both males were pronounced deceased on scene by PBC Fire Rescue personnel. No motive, suspect or witness information is known at this time. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division and Crime Scene Investigators are in route to the scene to investigate further. More information will be released when it becomes available. If anyone has information about this shooting they are...

The Death Investigation of Darryl Rudolph

Deputies responded to Sugar D's Adult Club in reference to a shooting. Upon arrival the victim, Darryl Rudolph, B/M, 7/11/61, was found inside a back storage room of the club with a gunshot wound to the back/neck area. Palm Beach County Fire Rescue responded to the scene and transported Rudolph to St. Mary Medical Center, where he later died. The investigation determined that Mr. Rudolph was at the club repairing items that needed repair. The gunshot came from an adjacent room when another...

Argument Results in Suspect Arrest for Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon

Arrested: Trevor Gordon, DOB: 3/11/68, of South Bay Charges: Aggravated Battery with a Deadly Weapon Deputies responded to the 100 block of 4th Ave, South Bay in reference to a stabbing. Upon arrival deputies located Gordon in the roadway bleeding from a laceration to the head. The victim, was located in the front yard with multiple stab wounds to the torso. The investigation determined that Gordon and the victim were in a heated argument with Gordon as the main aggressor. Gordon and the...

PBSO Arrest Man for 1989 Killing

We are proud to announced that we solved a 27-year-old murder case. Cold Case detectives emphasizes, "Not Giving Up!" Today, detectives obtained an indictment charging Clarence Butler, DOB: 3/22/1955, of Pahokee, with First Degree Murder of Simmie Harris. Simmie Harris was stabbed multiple times by Butler in his apartment between July 4, 1989 and July 5, 1989. Butler was located, arrested and booked into the Palm Beach County jail. He will attend first appearance Friday morning.