Awareness

PBSO Busts Suspect for Attempted First Degree Murder

Who remembers the shooting back in May, in unincorporated West Palm Beach (4600 block of Gardenette Road)? Apparently, this was a fight that got out of control. The victim ended up being transported to the hospital with a gunshot wound. After further investigation, we were able to locate the suspect, Kenneth A. Murph, and arrested him today for Attempted First Degree Murder (Firearm) and Armed Robbery (Firearm). Keep them coming, team!

8th Anniversary of Homicide Death of Harold President

Someone out there must know something. On Wednesday, July 1, 2009, at 10:01 pm, Riviera Beach PD officers responded to a vehicle crash that occurred in the 1600 block of N. 25th Court. Upon arrival officers found a white Pontiac Grand Am resting between a fence and fire hydrant where water was flowing from. Officers attempted to make contact with the driver which they found to be deceased from a gunshot wound. Witnesses advised officers that they observed two unknown black males...

PBSO Deputy Educates Mother in Child Passenger Safety

In the afternoon of Monday, June 12th 2017, District 16 (City of Greenacres) Deputy Gregory conducted a traffic on a vehicle for an expired registration within the City of Greenacres. As Deputy Gregory was conversing with the driver, he noticed a 2 year-old child not properly restrained in a child safety seat. Deputy Gregory requested Deputy Gonzalez, a certified technician in Child Passenger Safety to respond in which he did. Upon Deputy Gonzalez’s arrival he too began to converse with the...

Attempted Robbery at PNC Bank in Royal Palm Beach

On June 12th, 2017, around 3:30 PM, this person committed an attempted robbery to the PNC Bank located at 100 Royal Palm Beach Blvd in the Village of Royal Palm Beach Florida. We think he is a white male, approximately 5’9” to 5’10”,  150 to 160 pounds. He was wearing a neon green and yellow with gray trim motorcycle helmet, black mask, brown sunglasses, gray long sleeved shirt, black gloves, black pants, and white shoes. The suspect fled the scene in a matte blue...

PBSO Takes Elementary Students to LEGOLAND!

On March 16, 2017, the City of Lake Worth - District 14 Community Policing Unit with the assistance of Legoland treated 40 students from North Grade and South Grade Elementary to a fun-filled day at Legoland  in Winter Haven, Florida. The field trip was a culmination of the hard work and effort of each student that participated in the “Breaking the Cycle of Gang Recruitment” program. The program originated with the concept of mentoring elementary-aged children who could potentially have a high propensity...

PBSO Detectives are Investigating a Double Homicide

Two unidentified bodies were located in the 12000 block of Beeline Highway, Palm Beach Gardens. Deputies were dispatched to a brush fire. After the fire was extinguished by PBC Fire Rescue personnel two unidentified bodies were located. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division and Crime Scene Investigators responded to the scene to investigate further. The two bodies have not been identified. An autopsy will be performed, on both, by the Medical Examiner’s Office as well as positive identification. This incident occurred on Wednesday, March...

Statement on the Mistrial – Sgt. Custer/Seth Adams Trail

First and foremost there are no winners in this civil trial.  The Adams Family lost a son, and Sgt. Custer and his family have endured a great deal of stress and emotional pressure.  No one wants this to happen to any Family. It is disappointing that the jury could not reach a verdict today. Sgt. Michael Custer has worked as a law enforcement officer for approximately 24 years.  He has served this community proudly and honorably. He worked as a tactical...

PBSO Seeks to Identify TJ Maxx Thief

He looks happy now, but with everyone's help we can stop him from stealing anyone else's money! Suspect wanted for fraudulent use of victim’s credit card number. An unknown male entered T.J. Maxx and purchased over $900 worth of merchandise with a cloned credit card. The suspect was identified as a black male, wearing a dark gray jacket, dark pants and a black hat with the letter “H” on the front. This incident occurred on February 22, 2017 at 4:51 pm. T.J. Maxx is...

Oldest Case Ever Solved by Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Offic

The oldest case ever solved by Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office takes a step closer to justice for the first time in four decades. Friends and relatives of Delray Beach, Florida resident, Jean Savage, and even retired PBSO law enforcement officials were relieved to hear the unexpected news. This was the heartbreaking case of Jean Savage, who was murder on a a gloomy afternoon in 1975. The victim's husband found Jean murdered in a pool of blood. She had been raped and stabbed numerous times. Officials...