News Release

PB Central High School Stadium Double Shooting PBSO VCD is Investigating

** MOST RECENT UPDATE ** 8/18/18 at 4:30 pm The PBSO Violent Crimes Division is leading this investigation and is coordinating all investigative efforts with the PBC School Board Police. One, or both, of the individuals shot were targeted in this incident. Both victims are from the West Palm Beach area. This WAS NOT a random act of violence and had NO bearing on the Palm Beach Central or William T. Dwyer High Schools, students, faculty and/or staff. The shooting occurred just outside...

Fraudulent Use of Stolen Credit Cards – Suspect wanted

For Immediate Contact:       Crime Stoppers 1-800-458-TIPS Text to: tips@cspbc.com Email to:  www.crimestopperspbc.com MEDIA ADVISORY   Suspect wanted for Fraudulent Use of Stolen Credit Cards. An unknown female used the victim’s stolen credit cards at various locations in Palm Beach Gardens; Macy’s, Ulta Beauty and Office Depot. The victim suffered a loss of over $ 1300. This incident occurred on August 8, 2018. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS or you can remain ANONYMOUS by downloading our new app “PBSO” for your Apple or...

Attempted Abduction of a Teen – Detectives are Seeking a PERSON of INTEREST

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is Seeking a Person of Interest * ONLY * What:          An attempted Kidnapping of a 14 year old female When:         August 14, 2018 Where:        4900 block of Pineaire Lane, West Palm Beach Time:           11:00 pm A teen, 14 years of age, was walking westbound in the 4900 block of Pineaire Lane towards Haverhill Road and heard was appeared to be vehicle, white van, stop behind her.  She saw the door open and an unknown male approach her.  The...

Update on Jupiter Welfare Check Homicide

**UPDATE ** August 17, 2018 2nd Suspect ARRESTED, ADJUDICATED and SENTENCED in Cuban Court First Time EVER in the history of the United States Suspect 2: Marcos Ernesto Yanes Gutierrez On July 19, 2015, approximately 10:00 am, deputies were dispatched to complete a welfare check on the homeowner living in the 9700 block of Mockingbird Trail, Jupiter.  After a cursory check of the residence deputies located a male inside deceased.  Further investigation determined the victim, retired Dr. Ronald Schwartz, was a victim of Homicide.  Detectives...

Overnight News

On 8/17/2018, at 6:15 am, deputies responded to a shooting at the 600 Block of North H Street.  Upon arrival deputies discovered that an adult male had been shot.  The suspects fled of in a vehicle.  The victim was transported to a local hospital and is expected to survive. Investigation is ongoing.   On 08/17/18, 1:18 am, deputies responded to a stabbing located at 1000 S. Dixie Highway. Victim was extremely intoxicated and could not provide any information.  Investigation is ongoing.   On 08/16/18,...

Detectives Investigate a Domestic Stabbing

Media Advisory ****** UPDATE ****** Time: 08:09 am The victim has been identified as Rolando Francois, DOB: 6/05/1990, of  West Palm Beach. The investigation is still active and ongoing.   Time: 10:56 am Deputies responded to a report of a stabbing in the 1900 Block of North Haverhill Road, West Palm Beach. Upon arrival deputies located an adult male deceased. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division arrived on scene to investigate further. Detectives were advised that a domestic incident occurred between and male and female resulting in the...

Palm Beach Gardens Homicide

UPDATE: The deceased victim in this HOMICIDE investigation has been identified as 22-year-old ALBERT VENTURA IV. If you have any information regarding this investigation please call 1-800-458-TIPS. PBSO is investigating a homicide which occurred within the last hour in the 8500 block of Uranus, unincorporated Palm Beach Gardens. VCD Detectives and crime scene investigators are on scene. What we know at this time is one adult male is deceased from being shot with a firearm and another adult male was shot...

Suspect wanted: Use of Stolen Credit Cards

MEDIA ADVISORY Suspect wanted for Fraudulent Use of Stolen Credit Cards. An unknown male used the victim’s stolen credit card at a local Target. The victim suffered a loss of over $500. This incident occurred on August 1, 2018, just before 8:00 pm.  Target is located in West Palm Beach. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS or you can remain ANONYMOUS by downloading our new app “PBSO” for your Apple or Android Smart Phone and using the “See Something”...

Hit and Run Crash Fatality

MEDIA  ADVISORY/ HIT AND RUN FATALITY PBSO is seeking the public’s assistance in a “Hit and Run” traffic crash investigation. The crash occurred last night at 9045 S. Jog Rd. at approximately 9:55 pm in front of the library.  An elderly male was struck and killed while standing next to his driver’s side door after he stopped for an unknown reason. The suspected vehicle is a grey Ford Expedition Limited possibly year 2011-2017.  The parts shown are the passenger side mirror...