Man Looting a Business During a State of Emergency
Detectives are seeking to identify this man who burglarized 3M Discount Express located in the 600 block of S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Once inside the suspect helped himself to cigarettes, lottery tickets and cash, totaling over $12,000. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS or you can remain ANONYMOUS by downloading our new app “CONNECT & PROTECT”, “See Something Say Something” for your Apple or Android Smart Phone. #HurricaneIrma
Suspects Almost Got Away With Burglarizing a Gun Business
Undercover deputies patrolling in the area of Zipcode Place, West Palm Beach, observed a suspicious box truck with no license plate attached driving in the area. Deputies observed the suspects wearing gloves, exit the truck and begin to canvass the area. A short time later the suspects reentered their vehicle and drove around the plaza. Deputies conducted a traffic stop and found the suspects with a loaded handgun, gloves, crowbars, a bag of ammunition and two new bicycle’s (that still had...
3 Arrested for Looting a Shell Gas Station
We arrested Austin Johnson and 2 Juveniles accused of looting a Shell gas station. They helped themselves to beer, cigarettes and cigars. All three suspects were arrested for Burglary to a Business (state of emergency) and Grand Theft. The juveniles were transported to the JAC center and the adult male, Austin Johnson, DOB: 10/02/93, was taken to the Palm Beach County Jail.
Two Officers Killed in Hurricane Irma Evacuation Zone Crash.
Both officers had been required to stay in the county despite mandatory evacuations due to Hurricane Irma. Deputy Bridges was picking up supplies for a hurricane shelter when her patrol car collided head-on with Sergeant Ossman's vehicle. Sergeant Ossman was reporting for his shift at the Hardee Correctional Institution, which remained opened despite the evacuation. Sergeant Ossman had served with the Florida Department of Corrections for 21 years. Our deepest prayers and condolences go out the family.
Palm Beach County, Are You Ready for Hurricane Irma?
Hurricane Irma is now expected to be a Category 5. If Irma strikes the U.S., it could happen as soon as Friday. PBSO will like Palm Beach County to be ready with these basic preparedness tips: •Know where to go if your family is ordered to evacuate, know the local hurricane evacuation routes or have a plan for where else your family can go. •Put together a ready-to-go bag: disaster supply kit, including a flashlight, batteries, cash, first aid supplies, medications, and copies...
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Today, We Remember Fallen hero, George C. Douglass
Today, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office remembers with pride their fallen hero, George C. Douglass. PBSO Deputy Sheriff George C. Douglass was appointed as Deputy Sheriff only five weeks before his death. He was reluctant to take the position and did so only when requested by unanimous vote of the council. On August, 27, 1921, Deputy George C. Douglass was shot trying to arrest a theft suspect near South Bay. To serve and protect was his oath, to honor him is our...
Armed Robbers Purse-Snatchers Suspects on the Loose
Does anyone recognize this face? He is one of the unknown males, armed with a weapon, who stole a victim’s purse as she was walking along the 4500 block of Kirk Road, Lake Worth. If you’re walking alone in the streets regularly, be careful carrying large amounts of money. Yet, if confronted, it’s best not to resist. It’s not worth it. Notify us as soon as possible. This incident occurred on August 8, 2017 at 6:15 pm. The suspects are described as black...
