Current news, events and public information from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Officer-Involved Shooting in Lake Worth
We are working an officer-involved shooting on Meed Drive near Lake Worth Beach. Here is the Press Conference: https://t.co/jM2nicoYNT
Updated: Has Anyone Seen Benny?
13:30 THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE Benny has been located ONLY a short distance away from his home. He is safe and is being returned to his owner right now. This investigation is still active and ongoing. 09:30 Suspects entered the backyard of a residence located in the 1100 Hatteras Circle in Greenacres and stole Benny, a 21 year old African Senegal Parrot from his cage. This incident occurred on October 12, 2020 at 3:00 am. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Benny...
Scam Alert
Attention! If you recently purchased gas from the Sunoco in the 1100 block of 45th Street in Mangonia Park, check your accounts and report unauthorized charges to your bank or credit card. A skimmer was located on pump 4. This skimmer is believed to have been connected for hours.
Deputies Save Child’s Life
Quick action from our Deputies saved a child's life as she appeared to be choking. If it wasn't for Deputy Paul Read and Sgt. Michael Frazao, the child could've gone into cardiac arrest. Video from WPTV News:
Drive Safely to Work Week
20% of all reported vehicle crashes occur in parking lots. This week is Drive Safely to Work Week so we're reminding everyone to back up safely and drive slowly in parking lots. Your safety is our main priority.
Thanks to the Community Outreach Team
We are at our best when we engage with our community, lead with heart, and when we serve and protect without expecting anything in return. Deputy Torrance "Coach T" and the entire Community Outreach team make us very proud day in and day out.
Something To Do This Weekend
Looks like we are slowly getting back to normality. If you don't have weekend plans yet, entertainment venues like movie theaters, skating centers, and bowling alleys may now operate at reduced capacity & following safety guidelines. More info here: https://discover.pbcgov.org/PDF/COVID19/Outline-for-Phase-2-Re-opening.pdf
