Overnight Activity of 8/20/18
At 1:47 am, an ATM was stolen from a business, 4524 Forest Hill Blvd. Spotted moments later on Lake Worth Rd at Jog. Unit confirmed ATM in the back bed of pickup truck. The vehicle crashed on its own at Turnpike entrance and two suspects bailed. One suspect spotted and apprehended in Florida Gardens. Vehicle found to be stolen out of Riviera Beach. Second suspect not located. At 3:30 am, a Cadillac SUV equipped with ON STAR stolen from PBG area....
Diver gone missing
PBSO is assisting the US CoastGuard and several local agencies attempting to locate a diver that has gone missing at Phil Foster Park. We are using PBSO’s Eagle, Dive Team, and Marine Unit. The search is ongoing at this time.
Big-Hearted PBSO Deputies Bring Joy to Children in Tough Times
Sometimes we interact with people during the worst moments of their lives, giving us the opportunity to really make a difference. We responded to an address in Wellington where three children were being removed from their parents and home due to serious safety concerns. The Department of Children and Families (DCF) Investigator requested to use PBSO Wellington’s office as a staging area while arraignments where to place the children with a relative or foster care. The deputies got them pizza and...
Help Identifying Infant
We are seeking the community's assistance to identify this baby found Friday, June 1st on the ocean side of the Boynton Beach Inlet. Sadly, around 1:20pm an off duty Boynton Beach Firefighter was boating on the ocean side of the Boynton Beach Inlet when he saw what appeared to be a body floating. Upon getting a closer look he did in fact confirm it was a body of a female infant. Age and how long the body was in the water...
Were you a Victim of Dwight Castaldi?
We want to know if there are more victims out there of Dwight Castaldi. Don't worry, he is behind bars tonight. Huntington Beach police have charged Dwight Castaldi, DOB: 11/21/75, of Palm Beach Gardens, with allegations of sexual misconduct with a 13-year-old girl from Huntington Beach. Castaldi is facing charges including luring a child with intent to commit a crime and lewd or lascivious acts with a minor younger than 14. He was arrested in Palm Beach County on March 22, 2018 and...
PBSO Arrest Assisted Living Home Owner on Elder Abuse Charges
On April 20, 2018, detectives from the Special Victims Unit assisted the State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) regarding an allegation of elderly abuse/neglect. The investigation determined that Bhoodram Parsaram left the residents that live in the 24 hour assisted living facility overnight, unattended and restrained. The assisted living facility is located in the 1100 block of Wynnewood Drive, unincorporated West Palm Beach. Parsaram was placed under arrest and transported to the Palm Beach County Jail where he was booked...
SCAM ALERT: Bank representative WILL NOT Come to Your Home
SCAM ALERT! Remember: A bank representative WILL NOT call YOU and WILL NOT come to your home to switch out a debit or credit card. Elderly victims from around the country have reported being contacted by a bank representative claiming to be a representative of their banking establishment (all victims bank with different banking institutions). The unknown representative/suspect advises the victim(s) that there is fraudulent activity on their debit/credit cards and they will be sending a bank representative to their home to...
PBSO Deputy Gifts AC to Family of Four
Help us give this Deputy a round of applause! Deputy Gregory responded to a call at a mobile home residence. There he discovered that the mobile home, which is home to a family of four kids, was without air conditioning. The conditions inside the residence was hot and uncomfortable and summer is not even here. Deputy Gregory took it upon himself to purchase two A/C units, a fan for the family and delivered it to them. Awesome job Deputy Gregory.
