Violent Crimes

PBSO is seeking the Public’s Assistance with Information on an Unsolved Homicide

Cristobal Mena was murdered on Friday 9/04/2020 in his West Palm Beach residence.

Update – Detectives are investigating a Shooting/Homicide

Detectives are in the preliminary stages of this investigation.  There is no threat to the community.

Suspect Arrested for Homicide in Martin County Homicide

Suspect Arrested for Homicide - Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Assists Martin County Sheriff's Office with Missing Endangered Person Case.

Suspects Arrested for Aggravated Manslaughter of a Child

The medical examiner determined that the manner of death being homicide. Charquez Giles and Latonia Clemons were arrested today, August 26, 2021.

Update – Suspects Arrested After Committing a Homicide

The suspect and his accomplice attempted to drag the victim’s body into a canal.  Both suspects were taken into custody and the deceased victim’s body was located in the bed of the truck.

Happy Face Killer’s 6th Victim

For years, PBSO detectives have worked tirelessly alongside a convicted serial killer (The Happy Face Killer) to help identify a woman found decomposed.

FDLE, PBSO & State Attorney’s Office Investigating a Deputy Involved Shooting

PBSO was involved in a Deputy Involved Shooting that occurred on Evergreen Drive and 9th Street, Lake Park. PBSO TAC Units had probable cause to affect an arrest on a felony suspect that was seen driving, in a red vehicle, in the area of Evergreen Drive and 9th Street, Lake Park.  At approximately 4:00 pm units attempted to affect a traffic stop on a vehicle when the suspect exited the vehicle immediately firing at deputies as he was attempting to flee. ...