News Release

PBSO Seeks Additional Victims of attempted Kidnappings

We believe that Osvaldo Vicente may have tried to lure other children/teens to do community work and thankfully was not successful. On July 6, 2019, around 10:00 am, two teen boys were walking in the City of Lake Worth beach towards M Street, when a male driving a pickup truck appearing to be a landscaper, later known as the suspect, Osvaldo Vicente, approached the boys. The suspect, asked the boys if they wanted to make a few dollars cutting grass and...

Deputy-Involved Shooting at Forest Hill and Military

PBSO is investigating a deputy-involved shooting that occurred at Forest Hill Blvd and Military Trail, on the southwest side. The deputy received minor injuries and is currently being treated. The subject was taken to a local hospital to be treated for a gunshot wound. This is the press conference from Sheriff Ric Bradshaw regarding this incident.

PBSO/FDLE/PBC State Attorney’s Office Investigate Deputy Involved Shooting in Riviera Beach

Time:           12:13 pm Location:     1300 block of 27th Street, Riviera Beach Tactical agents assigned to the Violent Crimes Division as part of the US Marshals South Florida Task Force received information that a fugitive they were looking for was residing at a residence in the 1300 block of 27th Street, Riviera Beach. Upon arrival to the residence and preparation of affecting the arrest on the suspect in question, the suspect and another unknown male, both armed with a weapon, fled out the back...

Homicide in the Town of Lake Park

September 10, 2018 2nd Update – Media Advisory Further investigation determined the victim had arrived at the Barber shop to pick up his son (12 years of age).  He parked the car on the edge of the curb, leaving it running with his daughter (5 years of age) in the back seat.  His intention was too quickly pick up the son and return to the car when he saw the deceased, Terrence Wilson Jr., open the driver side door, get in...

PBSO Responds to Plane Crash

September 10, 2018 ** UDPATE ** The victims have been identified as Philip Castronova, DOB: 6/30/48 and Mandy Castronova, DOB: 1/2/79 of Lake Worth. Any witnesses to this tragic plane crash is asked to reach out to NTSB via email witness@NTSB.gov or call 202/314-6290. All other questions can be directed to NTSB Press Officer, Mr. Terry Williams at 202-314-6100. ### September 9, 2018   Media Advisory Time:          Shortly before 11:00 am Location:    East of Congress, just south of Palm Beach State College off 6th Ave What we know at...

Persons of interest wanted – stolen credit cards

MEDIA ADVISORY Persons of interest wanted for fraudulent use of stolen credit cards. An unknown male and female were captured on surveillance video using the victims stolen credit cards at multiple Murphy Oil gas stations, a Walmart in Royal Palm Beach and a Walmart located on Haverhill Road. This incident occurred on September 3, 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 Android Smart Phone...

Package Bandit – Suspect Wanted

Media Advisory Suspect wanted for stealing a package off the front porch of a residence in the City of Lake Worth, 1500 block of N. A Street. This incident occurred on August 30, 2018 at 3:25 pm. 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” feature. The app can also be downloaded from www.pbsoapp.com. ###

New Security Plan for High School Football Games

PBC Superintendent Fennoy meets with School Officials to craft a new Security Staffing plan for PBC High School Football Games. Saturday morning kickoffs for the biggest games of the season will start at 6 PM instead of 7 PM. Only clear bags will make it through the gates. For those who leave mid-game, you will have to buy another ticket. Thankfully, no students were or injured in Friday’s horrific shooting incident. PBSO will assist PBC School Board Police will all ongoing efforts.