We Arrest 3 Juveniles Linked to 46 Auto Thefts
This weekend, our task force, along with PBSO helicopter and the Broward County Sheriff’s Office Burglary Apprehension Team, conducted a surveillance operation on suspects that have been linked to at least 46 High-end Auto Thefts out of East Boca Raton, Wellington, West Delray, and West Boca Raton. Yes, you read right, forty-six auto thefts. While in the community of Saturnia (West Boca Raton), the subjects committed an occupied residential burglary by entering the victim’s garage and attempted to steal their Jaguar SUV....
Deputies Respond to Somerset Academy in regards to a Gun Found in a Student’s Backpack.
Deputies responded to Somerset Academy in regards to a gun found in a student’s backpack. Detectives have interviewed all involved. The student is a boy, 6 years of age. He entered his classroom, tossed his backpack down and a loaded gun fell out. The teacher immediately rushed the students out of the classroom and notified school officials. The principal contacted PBSO to investigate further. Detectives DO NOT believe any students were in danger. How the gun got into the student’s backpack is still...
A Baby Stroller was Hit by Car – Child Expected to Recover
A baby stroller was hit by car, earlier this morning in a pedestrian crosswalk at the intersection of Le Chalet Blvd and Military Trail. A woman (grandma) was walking the toddler (1 ½ years old - grandchild) in a baby stroller, attempting to cross the intersection, when the stroller was struck by an oncoming vehicle making a left turn. The stroller was thrown by the impact, the toddler fell out and sustained an injury to the head. The toddler was taken...
PBSO Trains for Active School Shooters
We constantly train our deputies to respond to active school shootings to save lives, evacuate students and eliminate the threat. Not long ago, we did a training exercise at a local school to enhance our ability to respond to these horrible events in the quickest, most effective way possible. Please know, we are there to protect our children and risk our lives to keep our community safe. https://www.facebook.com/palmbeachcountysheriff/videos/1824827077592142/
Deputy Involved Shooting – I95 just North of Lantana Road, Lantana – PBSO
February 7, 2018 Time: 9:35 am 1st Location: 1600 block S. Dixie Highway, Lake Worth 2nd Location: Northbound I95 just north of Lantana Road, Lantana Deputies responded to a shooting that occurred in 1600 block of S. Dixie Highway, Lake Worth. Upon arrival deputies learned that a male suspect shot a female. The suspect put the female victim in his car and fled the scene before deputies arrived. Further investigation determined the suspect drove to Southern Blvd and entered I95 northbound driving at a high rate of speed...
PBSO Goes to Puerto Rico – Operation Coqui
More than 3 months ago, Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico leaving them without electricity, flooded homes and broken hearts. Today, people from the island including the Police, remain without the basic necessities, but with hope for a brighter future of restoration. PBSO began “Operation Coqui” for that purpose; to assess the damage and fact-find areas where we can come together and help. Last month, PBSO Representatives and Palm Beach County Commissioner, Dave Kerner went to Puerto Rico to examine the damage...
Car Creeper Busted
Christopher Dillion was captured for committing not 1, or 2, or 3, but 56 vehicle burglaries in the Victoria Groves Development in Royal Palm Beach, overnight. Dillion was arrested and charged with several burglary-related charges. At Dillion’s residence, detectives found property from the overnight vehicle burglaries as well as property from other burglaries. Detectives will be charging Dillion with additional charges. Dillion is currently being housed in the PBC Jail on NO BOND. He will be attending first appearance on Friday, December 29th.
PBSO Awards UPS workers Who Stopped a Christmas Thief
Due to the quick action of a UPS driver, suspect, Joshua Thibodeau was arrested for stealing and hiding packages that were delivered to residents in the City of Lake Worth. On Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at 2:50 pm, a UPS driver just completed a delivery to two residences in the 300 block of South M Street. Roughly, 20 minutes later the driver observed a white male, later identified as Joshua Thibodeau, walking east on 4th Ave South with packages in his...
