Current news, events and public information from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
ATV Statute
Each year, we respond to various ATV-related incidents, some fatal. We understand that seeing us on ATVs might create confusion. However, the FSS 316.2074 states that "an ATV may be used by law enforcement officers on public roads while in the course & scope of their duties." The FSS 316.2123 says an ATV may be operated during the daytime. However, the County opted out of that statute, by a majority vote, as it is possible. We hope this clarifies the...
A Day for Autism
Join us and the Town of Wellington on February 26, 2023, at 10 am.
Update on Pahokee Shooting 02/04/23
Upon arrival deputies located an adult male outside suffering from gunshot wound(s).
Bicycle Crash – 100 Block of Lake Avenue, Lake Worth
Pedestrian 1 (P-1) was improperly riding a bicycle eastbound on Lake Avenue just east of the draw bridge within the inside lane of travel.Vehicle 1 (V-1) was traveling eastbound on Lake Avenue within the inside lane approaching the peak of the draw bridge. As V-1 came over the draw bridge, the front of V-1 struck the rear of P-1. As the crash ensued, P-1 was thrown off the bicycle and redirected onto the hood and windshield of V-1. As V-1...
Body Cams Coming End of February
Deputies will begin wearing body cameras by the end of February. This is one of the many efforts Sheriff Ric Bradshaw is doing to keep the transparency in our agency. Read more here: Palm Beach County deputies will soon be outfitted with body cameras (wptv.com)
Crash on US 441 South & Kimberly Road, Boca Raton
Vehicle-1 travelling southbound within the outside lane of US 441 South, approaching the intersection of Kimberly Road. Vehicle-2 was lawfully travelling westbound on Kimberly Road, attempting to traverse the intersection of US 441 South, under a green traffic signal. As Vehicle-2 entered the intersection, Vehicle-1 ran the red traffic signal for southbound traffic and subsequently collided with Vehicle-2. During the collision, the front of Vehicle-1 violently impacted the passenger’s side of Vehicle-2. Post impact, Vehicle-2 was redirected in a southwesterly direction while rolling...
Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety
Palm Beach County ranks sixth (top 25%) in the State of Florida, for counties with a population of over 200,000, for traffic crashes resulting in serious and fatal injuries to pedestrians and bicyclists. In 2022, in Palm Beach County, pedestrians and bicyclists were involved in 1,357 collisions, resulting in 135 serious injury crashes, and 69 fatalities. In an effort to protect the safety of those most vulnerable roadway users, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is conducting High Visibility Enforcement Details...
“Lock it or lose it!”
Deputies Remind Residents to “Lock It or Lose It” The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office has been experiencing an increase in vehicle burglaries and stolen vehicles occurring in neighborhoods in Wellington, Royal Palm Beach and Loxahatchee. Many of the burglaries and stolen vehicles have occurred due to owners forgetting to lock their vehicles and leaving the key fob in their cars. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office would like to REMIND the public: Do not leave valuables in plain view Such as: GPS devises,...
