PBSO Investigates a Possible Drowning/Death
On Friday, October 27 at 5:15 pm, deputies made contact with Edgar Velez who was wanted on multiple counts of Burglary and Grand Theft. Shortly after contact, Velez fled on foot and jumped into a nearby canal located at 10th Ave North and Florida Mango, Lake Worth. Velez refused assistance from deputies and appeared to begin to struggle. Velez went underwater and became unresponsive. PBCFR responded and transported Velez to JFK Medical Center (South) where he is currently in critical...
Suspect Wanted for Armed Burglary to a Business in the Village of Wellington
Did El Chapo escape again? Not quite. But the suspect wanted for armed burglary to a business in the Village of Wellington is definitely a fan. An unknown armed suspect entered the Chevron gas station on October 18th at 11:30 PM and demanded cash, cigarettes and cigars from the clerk and then fled in a newer model black SUV. The suspect was described as a dark-skinned male, between the ages of 20 & 25 years old, medium build, approximately 5’06”, and 140...
Looking for Witnesses of a Fatal Crash
We are looking for any witnesses of a fatal crash that took place yesterday, October 16th at around 8:48 AM. The wreck took place at Hypoluxo Road/ Seacrest Blvd (S 14th St), Lantana. The first vehicle was traveling southbound on S. 14th Street, approaching Hypoluxo Road. The second vehicle was westbound on Hypoluxo Road, approaching S 14th St./Seacrest Blvd. Both cars entered the intersection at the same time, which resulted in a fatal crash. At this time, the color of the...
Detectives from PBSO Adopt Shooting from Palm Springs Police Department
Officers from the Palm Springs Police Department were dispatched to a shooting in the 3600 block of South Congress Ave, Palm Springs. Upon arrival officers learned that a female was struck by a bullet in the torso. The female was currently a passenger in a vehicle sitting in the McDonald’s drive through. The driver of the vehicle immediately drove the victim to a local hospital to be treated. The victim is currently expected to survive. After investigating further Palm Springs police...
Three Arrested for Burglary, Possession of Burglary Tools, and Resisting Arrest.
As a result of a long term investigation, agents from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office South Florida Task Force and their law enforcement partners as well as agents from the Broward County Sheriff’s Office Burglary Apprehension Team conducted a joint surveillance operation on Hugo Leal. As a result of the operation, Hugo Leal, Alexis Huerres and Eliener Alfonso were all taken into custody after committing a high-end residential burglary in the community of Polo Club / Vintage Oaks (Linton and Military...
Skimming Device Found on ATM Machine in the Village of Royal Palm Beach
These suspects are wanted for installing a skimming device on a bank ATM machine in the Village of Royal Palm Beach. The unknown suspects were caught on bank surveillance video installing a skimming device on an ATM machine in the Village of Royal Palm Beach. They were believed to be driving in a 2016 or 2017, Gray KIA Sorento. The skimming device was found on three occasions; June 14, 2017, July 1, 2017 and July 8, 2017. Detectives have notified potential victims. Anyone...
Two Busted Committing a Burglary During a State of Emergency
Deputies responded to residential alarm, in progress, in the 1400 block of Woodcrest Rd. North, in West Palm Beach. Upon arrival, a witness advised deputies that two males were seen carrying property from the home to an abandoned home in the area. A quick perimeter was established and two black males, one adult and one juvenile were apprehended. Both suspects were in possession of a back pack full of screw drivers, pry bars, gloves and flashlights. The backpack also included property...
Body Found After Lowering Water in a Canal in Southern PBC to Prepare for Hurricane Irma
On Saturday, September 9, 2017, deputies were alerted to a partially submerged vehicle located in a canal in southern Palm Beach County. The vehicle became uncovered in the canal as a result of the city or county lowering the water levels in preparation for Hurricane Irma’s landfall. A deceased person was found inside the vehicle. The identity of the person is unknown at this time. The vehicle was removed and preserved in preparation for an autopsy and further investigation. More...
