News Release

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...

Suspect wanted for robbery of a business

MEDIA ADVISORY Suspect wanted for robbery to a business. A masked suspect entered Family Dollar, jumped the counter and demanded cash from the clerk then fled on foot from the business. The suspect was described as a black male, approximately 5’11”, thin build, wearing a green or gray long sleeve shirt, black pants and black shoes. This incident occurred on August 1, 2018. Family Dollar is located in the 1200 block of S. Dixie Highway, Lake Worth. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime...

Victim Notification Helpline

If you were a victim of sexual assault and reported it to any Law Enforcement Agency in Palm Beach County prior to July 1, 2016 and would like to know the status of evidence collected, please contact law enforcement at 561-688-4127. Please leave your name and contact information and someone will call you back.   Alternatively, you may use the form on this page and someone will contact you shortly.   Supportive services are available by contacting Palm Beach County Victim Services & Certified...

Suspect WANTED for Numerous Car Creeping and Car Burglaries

Media Advisory Suspect WANTED for Numerous Car Creeping and Car Burglaries. Do you recognize him? This man is WANTED for numerous Car Burglaries between July 22 and July 29, 2018, in the Timber Run Community. This unknown suspect was captured on surveillance video breaking car windows and running off with the victims property. 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...

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...