Awareness

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...

Student Makes Threats to Shoot at William T. Dwyer High School

Crime Stoppers received a tip from a concerned citizen regarding a student posting videos of himself with a gun, pictures of himself with a gun in a school parking lot and threats to commit a shooting at William T. Dwyer High School, on social media. Further investigation identified the student. A search warrant was executed at the students home which led to the firearm in question. An interview was conducted with the student who confessed to making the threats and...

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/

Dear Troubled Friend:

We know that you have been dealing with a lot lately. We know that you may be having overwhelming feelings of depression, anger and heartbreak. Sometimes we find ourselves in a cloud of confusion and fog where we can’t clearly see the light and we lose ourselves in thoughts that are full of rage and revenge. But know this, you are loved. You are not alone. There is an answer and a place to find the cure to your pain....

PBSO Deputy Uses Non-lethal Tactic to Dissuade Dog, Even After Getting Bitten

Two german shepherd’s busted out of their back yard and terrorized the streets near Pot O Gold Street, West Palm Beach, this morning. One of the shepherds bit a teenager as he was walking to school (he received minor injuries). PBSO deputies were called and responded to the area. A PBSO sergeant was able to corral the shepherd’s back to their residence. As our our deputy attempted to close the gate one of the shepherd’s re-escaped. Our deputy immediately jumped to...

Detectives are investigating a Homicide in Belle Glade.

Detectives are investigating a Homicide in Belle Glade. Shortly before 4:00 pm, today, January 24, 2018, a sugar company worker found what appeared to be a body floating in a canal in the 33000 block of Gator Blvd, Belle Glade. Deputies, detectives, crime scene investigators, marine unit deputies and medical examiners personnel responded to the scene to investigate further. Upon further investigation it appears the body was of a Hispanic male and it appears he is the victim of a homicide. His...

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.

Protect Yourself from “Porch Pirates”

Nearly 1 in 5 Americans are the victims of package theft and the numbers increase during this time of the year. Here is how you could protect yourself from "Porch Pirates". One thing you can do is install a real-time security camera that alerts your smartphone, or computer when there are trespassers surrounding your property. This allows you to stop the crime or alert authorities right away. You can also use package tracking technology. Online shoppers can get pretty close to knowing when...