Summer Food Service Program

School is not out yet, but when it is the county will continue to provide meals for Palm Beach County children with the Summer Food Service Program. This program ensures that school-aged children, 18 years and under, continue to receive nutritious meals beyond the school year and during the summer months. The Pre-Summer Food Service Program operated by the Palm Beach County Youth Services Department and Library System is offering meals at distribution sites in West Palm Beach, Greenacres, Belle Glade, Pahokee, South Bay,...

Miss the Beach?

Great news! Effective today, the beaches are open, but with these conditions: Beaches will be open between sunrise and sunset. Group shall follow CDC guidelines by limiting gatherings to no more than 10 people per group. Social distance from other parties by six feet.

Salons and Barbers now open

As most already know, salons and barbershops in Palm Beach County are now able to open, but we still have been receiving a few questions about the guidelines. The County has produced a video about this which can be seen on our Coronavirus Info page or on YouTube. See all PBSO videos on our PBSO TV channel!  

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.

Suspect WANTED for committing a Robbery at a business in unincorporated West Palm Beach (MA20-43)

MA20-43 For Immediate Contact:       Crime Stoppers 1-800-458-TIPS Text to: tips@cspbc.com Email to:  www.crimestopperspbc.com MEDIA ADVISORY Suspect WANTED for committing a Robbery at a business in unincorporated West Palm Beach. The suspect entered Marathon Gas station and attacked a victim from behind.  During the attack the suspect forcibly removed the victim’s wallet then fled to a red Nissan sedan. This incident occurred on May 9, 2020.  Marathon Gas station is located in the 3600 block of S. Military Trail, unincorporated West Palm Beach. Anyone with information is urged to...

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.

Amtrak Train vs Pedestrian – Lake Worth Beach

Media Advisory Time:           9:47 am Location:    12th Avenue South/Lake Osborne Drive Deputies and PBC Fire Rescue personnel responded to an Amtrak train vs a pedestrian in the 1900 block of 12th Avenue South in the City of Lake Worth Beach.  Upon arrival, deputies and fire rescue personnel found a male lying in the tracks.  PBC Fire Rescue personnel announced the male deceased. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division are currently in route to document the scene.  Once complete the Medical Examiner’s office will...

Car Creeping in the Sun Terra Community, Lake Belvedere Estates (MA20-39)

MA20-39 For Immediate Contact:       Crime Stoppers 1-800-458-TIPS Text to: tips@cspbc.com Email to:  www.crimestopperspbc.com MEDIA ADVISORY  Suspect Wanted for Car Creeping in the Sun Terra Community, Lake Belvedere Estates. During the early morning hours on April 27, 2020, this female suspect entered unlocked vehicles on Quartz Terrance in the Sun Terra Community. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS or you can remain ANONYMOUS by downloading our new app “PBSO” for your Apple or Android Smart Phone and using the “See Something” feature. The...