Current news, events and public information from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Cold Case Breakthrough – Remains of Wayne Calvin Griffith identified
There has been a Cold Case breakthrough on the disappearance of Wayne Calvin Griffith, who was reported missing by his family in Ashtabula, Ohio on October 1, 1993. On May 11th, PBSO Cold Case Detectives were notified by the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification that the remains found on Oct. 25th, 1993 belonged to Wayne Calvin Griffith based on a DNA match between the unidentified DNA sample and family members reference samples in the Combined DNA Index System...
Canine Corona Safety
K9 Beretta is playing cool during these stressful times. She is wearing a mask, washing her paws and practicing Social Distancing except with her handler. She wants to make sure everyone is staying calm and mindful of others.PBSO Helping to Feed Families in Need
We understand that times are hard and not everyone can make it to the food distribution sites. PBSO District 13 deputies partnered up with TKM Bengard Farms and put boots on the ground to go into those neighborhoods and check on the families in need of a helping hand. Together, we are stronger.
Thanks for the Masks!
We would like to thank Mr. McAuliffe, Angela McNamara and the Order of Malta for this generous donation of masks. These masks will be used by members of the Violent Crimes Division during their daily duties investigating violent criminal activity.
Palm Beach County – Parks Begin Re-Opening
We received a few questions regarding the new recreational emergency order. Here are some clarifications: Palm Beach County's New Emergency Order (EO 2005-005) reopens county parks, public and private golf courses, pools, marinas, and boat ramps with limitations. Park visitors must practice social distancing (keep approximately 6 feet away from others). Face coverings are strongly encouraged and should be worn. Parks and natural areas will be open sunrise to sunset for one-way walking, running and biking, equestrian riding, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and...Deputies help grieving family
To see someone hurt and not be able to embrace them it’s extremely difficult, but there are many ways to show someone you care. On Friday, April 17th, Mrs. Renderos lost her husband in a fatal car accident. Their vehicle was a total lost. He left behind his wife and five kids (6 months, 3, 4, 6 and 7 years old). The vehicle was totaled destroying even the children’s car seats. We wanted to make sure we care and she wasn’t alone....
