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Current news, events and public information from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

Help Solve a 5 Year Old Cold Case

Five years ago, on an August’s morning, three teens were killed at gunpoint. Martavious Elvis Brown, Se’Sawn David Danford, and Carley Nicole Chapman were murdered while playing video games inside an apartment located at 4743 Australian Ave, Apt.#205, Mangonia Park. Our detectives and these teens’ families are still searching for answers and closure. Anyone with information can DM us or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-457-TIPS.

Child ID Event

On Sunday, our volunteers attended a Back to School Event, where approximately 100 children were processed with Child IDs. This is valuable information parents & law enforcement need in case of an emergency. For more info about our Child ID Program or how to become a Volunteer please email volunteer@pbso.org  

Belle Glade Students going to All-Star camp

These shining stars make us so proud! Four Belle Glade students from our PAL Program are about to embark on the opportunity of a lifetime. They were selected by a group of former NBA players to be part of an All-Star camp in New Jersey from August 12th through the 16th, 2019. The boys will be accompanied by our very own Deputy Torrence, best known by the community and the kids as "Coach T." The Palm Beach County Police Athletic...

2nd Annual Bike Giveaway

There’s nothing like giving back to the community, especially to kids. This year we brought back our 2nd Annual Bike Giveaway for kids who stand out for their character. Today we rewarded 10 amazing kids who make their parents and us very proud with brand new bikes. You should’ve seen their faces! We wish them all a safe & happy back to school.    

The UNSOLVED Case of Mildred Matheny

On April 27th, 1985, a woman was killed. More than three decades later, The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office is still looking for her murderer. We turn to you for answers. We won't give up until we solve the 34-year-old cold case of Lake Worth resident, Mildred Matheny. Anyone with information is asked to contact Det. Cogburn at (561) 688-4063 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS (8477).   See all PBSO videos on our PBSO TV channel!