Car Crashes

High Visibility Enforcement to Improve Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety

In an effort to protect the safety of those most vulnerable roadway users, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office will conduct High Visibility Enforcement Details (HVE) from August 7, 2021 to May 13, 2022

Investigation into Death that occurred North BD I95 near Donald Ross Road

PBSO is investigating a Shooting/Death Investigation that occurred North BD I95 near Donald Ross Road. On February 19th, around 1:45pm there was an altercation between two adult male motorists that resulted in gunfire. Christopher Michael Maassen, 29 years of age, died on the scene. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division are asking for the publics' help. We are looking for anyone who may have witnessed, videotaped, or photographed this incident. You can remain anonymous by calling 1-800-458-TIPS. You can also DM us...

Operation Southern Shield

Speeding endangers everyone! We’re joining agencies from FL, GA, AL, TN & SC to take part in "Operation Southern Shield" to reduce fatalities & save lives. We will be patrolling main roadways in Palm Beach County from July 15th - July 21st. Don’t say we didn’t warn you!

Texting While Driving Law

ATTENTION DRIVERS As of July 1st, Texting and Driving is a primary traffic offense, meaning drivers can get stopped for it. Please don’t TEXT AND DRIVE. Together, we can make our roads safer. Share with family & friends who may not have heard about the new law.

U.S. DOT awards PBSO Grant

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office was awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Railroad Administration, to address railway trespassing in the City of Lake Worth Beach. The proposed project will address railway trespassing in the City of Lake Worth Beach, home to three miles of FEC railway and three miles of SFRTA/Tri-Rail Commuter railway, through enforcement activities and community awareness. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office will work closely with project partners at South Florida Regional Transportation Authority...

Back to work, watch your speed

We know most of us are running late this morning, but please respect our school zone's speed limit to keep our kids safe. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office has stepped up enforcing school zone speed limits to protect the school children of Palm Beach County. We ask the public to please reduce their speed, while driving through school zones and watch for children.

Hit and Run Crash Fatality

MEDIA  ADVISORY/ HIT AND RUN FATALITY PBSO is seeking the public’s assistance in a “Hit and Run” traffic crash investigation. The crash occurred last night at 9045 S. Jog Rd. at approximately 9:55 pm in front of the library.  An elderly male was struck and killed while standing next to his driver’s side door after he stopped for an unknown reason. The suspected vehicle is a grey Ford Expedition Limited possibly year 2011-2017.  The parts shown are the passenger side mirror...