News Release

PBSO Busts Lake Worth Man for 1987 Shooting/Death of Wife

On July 23, 1987, at 7:45 p.m. deputies of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office responded to 1614 Osborne Circle, Lake Worth after receiving a 911 call from the homeowner, James O'Neil. James O'Neil reported that his wife, Verna O'Neil had committed suicide. James advised as he and Verna struggled with firearm it accidentally discharged striking Verna in the left side of her face. The Medical Examiner listed the cause of death as gunshot wound to the head and the...

PBSO Encourages You to Think Like a Penguin

We launched our "Think like a Penguin" program that was created to bring awareness and avoid children & animals from being left behind in hot cars. We will be reminding our fans on social media during the hottest temperatures of the day, to check for their child or pet in the back seat. Just recently in Orlando, there was a child left behind in a hot car and the child perished. We want to do all that we can to avoid such...

PBSO Investigates Shooting in Mangonia Park

Deputies responded to a shooting in the 4700 block of Australian Ave, Mangonia Park. Upon arrival deputies found a female shot. She was transported to a local hospital where she later passed away. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division are investigating the shooting as a homicide. Detectives found evidence that an unknown suspect(s) fired a weapon through the sliding glass door striking the female inside. The motive of this shooting is unknown. Anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS. Date:...

Hi Neighbors – PBSO Joins the NextDoor

PBSO is excited to let you know that the we are joining Nextdoor to share information and updates that have direct impact on your neighborhood. Let us assure you that your Nextdoor neighborhood conversation remains private to you and your neighbors; we will only be able to see your replies to our posts, and private messages that you send directly to us. If you have an emergency, please contact us directly. We cannot ensure a timely response to Nextdoor requests. We look forward...

PBSO Investigates the Shooting/Homicide of a Barber Near a Restaurant

At 10:30 am, Sunday, July 23, 2017, deputies were dispatched to a disturbance in the 4600 block of Myla Lane, West Palm Beach. Before their arrival, PBSO dispatch received a 911 call from a nearby Subway restaurant regarding a shooting victim appearing in the restaurant. PBC Fire Rescue arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment. Detectives learned that the victim died in surgery a short time later. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division are investigating the shooting as a homicide. The...

Pedestrian Hit and Killed – Corey Michael Justice

To the driver of the 1980's - 1990's Ford F600 - F800 who hit the pedestrian and ran from the scene, you killed him... now we’re coming for you. A vehicle traveling westbound in the 2700 blk of 6th Avenue South in an unknown lane struck 27-year old Corey Michael Justice. The driver of the vehicle left the scene in an unknown direction. While the pedestrian lay within the inside lanes of westbound traffic, multiple vehicles struck him, 3 of the vehicle’s...

Operation Buried Treasure was a Success

PBSO, Jupiter PD & DEA Focused on Narcotics Dealers Associated with Drug Overdose Cases in North Palm Beach County. On May 15, 2017, members of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Narcotics Division met with members of the Jupiter Police Department’s Narcotics Unit to discuss the increased number of overdoses which had recently occurred in the Town of Jupiter. Several overdose investigations as well as intelligence gathered from confidential informants revealed the source of illegal drugs resulting in the overdoses were...

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is Looking for Abigail Clark

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Abigail Clark, date of birth 8/10/95. She was last seen on June 28, 2017 by her friends in the area of South H. Street in the City of Lake Worth. Abigail, is 5’08”, 130 lbs., has blonde hair and green eyes. Clothing description is unknown. PBSO as well as Abigail’s family are concerned for her safety. She is considered to be a Missing and Endangered Adult. If anyone should come into contact with Abigail Clark...

BUSTED for Grand Theft of Livestock

On December 31, 2016, the victim notified PBSO about the disappearance of a black bull from his herd. A PBSO Detective assigned to the Agriculture Unit began an investigation into the disappearance of the bull. Through the investigation she located what appeared to be the leg from the bull which was located outside the victims fence line along with additional paraphernalia. Further investigation determined Dylan Back to be a suspect. TODAY, Dylan Back was booked on the following charges: Grand theft of...