Current news, events and public information from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
Now You Can Text 9-1-1 in Palm Beach County
Even though this technology is now available, it is important that you still CALL WHEN YOU CAN AND TEXT WHEN YOU CAN’T Here are a few things you need to know about Text to 9-1-1. When should you text? Texting to 9-1-1 is an option for individuals that are: Deaf Hard of hearing Have a speech impairment Or in an emergency situation where a voice call is not possible With texting to 9-1-1 now available, why is it still so important to...
Honoring those who served and protect
In the past week, 3 officers were killed in the line of duty and several were injured by gunfire and assault. So far this year, one Police Officer has died in the line of duty PER WEEK on average. Let’s honor those who served and protected their community. Let their sacrifice never go unnoticed. https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/12/us/officer-shooting-deaths-2018-trnd/index.htmlPress Conference: Now you can text to 9-1-1
Press Conference: Now you can text to 9-1-1. https://t.co/6wLUzxX32z — PBSO (@PBCountySheriff) June 25, 2018Operation Heat Shield II
Active Shooter Emergency Drills Several regional Law Enforcement and Fire Rescue agencies in South Florida participated in Operation Heat Shield II to test coordination, response and rescue efforts through a set of emergency scenario drills. These drills consisted of various scenarios such as an Active Shooter in a Mall and in a School. A total of 6 different scenarios were played out all throughout Palm Beach County.
Arrest for Misuse of Laser Lighting Device
Today just before 1:00 am, our PBSO helicopter was conducting patrol in the City of Lake Worth due to the power outage when an individual pointed a green laser light into the cockpit, blinding the pilot. The individual, Jacqueline Robledo, was located and arrested for Misuse of Laser Lighting Device. The pilot received immediate medical attention. At this time, no immediate injuries were sustained. The FAA, NTSB and the FBI were notified.Baby June Reward Offered
Sheriff Ric Bradshaw has just announced that he will offer $10,000 to anyone who has any information that leads to the arrest of those responsible for the death of baby June.
PBSO Arrest Assisted Living Home Owner on Elder Abuse Charges
On April 20, 2018, detectives from the Special Victims Unit assisted the State of Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) regarding an allegation of elderly abuse/neglect. The investigation determined that Bhoodram Parsaram left the residents that live in the 24 hour assisted living facility overnight, unattended and restrained. The assisted living facility is located in the 1100 block of Wynnewood Drive, unincorporated West Palm Beach. Parsaram was placed under arrest and transported to the Palm Beach County Jail where he was booked...
Intruder Possum Breaks into a Home
"911 What's your Emergency?" A woman calls PBSO because a possum broke into her room and climbed into her dresser, refusing to leave. The baby possum was taken into custody without incident and released back to his parents with stern warning.
