Lightning Strikes Two Men in Lake Worth
The men struck by lighting have been identified as: Enrique and Antonio Miranda. Detectives learned that 71-year-old Enrique Miranda and his son, Antonio, were cutting branches with a machete within a wooded area when three consecutive lightning bolts struck a tall Australian pine tree. The men who were standing near the base of the tree were struck with the electrical current causing them to fall. Enrique managed to call 911 and direct PBC Fire Rescue to their location at 22nd...
PBSO Deputies Replaces 9 Year Old Stolen Bike
Here's a feel-good story for you. We responded to a citizen’s complaint about her nine year old son who was robbed of his bicycle by force. Her son had just received the new bicycle as a gift two days prior. D/S Gerbasi quickly established a perimeter and utilized all available resources in the course of his investigation to include multiple K-9 Units and the aviation unit. Unfortunately, all efforts to locate the suspect yielded negative results. Cpl. Charles Johnson also assisted...
PBSO Investigates Unknown Male Found Deceased Along the Roadway
Deputies responded to a report of a shooting in the 4300 Block of Theresa Court, unincorporated Lake Worth. Upon arrival, deputies found an unknown male deceased in or along the roadway. No suspect, motive or witnesses known at this time. Detectives and Crime Scene Investigators are in route to the scene to investigate further. More information will be released when it becomes available. Time: 4:50 pm Location: 4300 Block of Theresa Court, unincorporated Lake Worth
PBSO Investigates Person Found Dead in Lake Worth
Deputies responded to a call of a deceased person found in the 1000 block of South H Street, in the City of Lake Worth. Upon arrival deputies found a male deceased from what appears to be a gunshot wound(s). The victim has been identified as Lucio Velazquez-Morales, DOB: 5/10/84 of Lake Worth. No suspect or motive known. ANYONE that may have heard or witnessed anything suspicious in the area of South H Street, Lake Worth, between 4:00 am and 6:50 am, yesterday, October...
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...
Armed Robbers Purse-Snatchers Suspects on the Loose
Does anyone recognize this face? He is one of the unknown males, armed with a weapon, who stole a victim’s purse as she was walking along the 4500 block of Kirk Road, Lake Worth. If you’re walking alone in the streets regularly, be careful carrying large amounts of money. Yet, if confronted, it’s best not to resist. It’s not worth it. Notify us as soon as possible. This incident occurred on August 8, 2017 at 6:15 pm. The suspects are described as black...
PBSO Deputy is Ambushed and Assaulted Last Night
One of our Deputies was ambushed and assaulted last night. $5,000 reward to anyone with information that leads to an arrest. On Sunday, August 13, 2017, at approximately 12:30 am, a PBSO Deputy was conducting a business check in the alleyway of 1011 7th Ave South, Lake Worth. The deputy was flagged down by an unknown black male in the alleyway. Upon making contact with the male suspect, the Deputy was ambushed and struck on the right side of his face...
PBSO Busts Lake Worth Man for 1987 Shooting/Death of Wife
On July 23, 1987, at 7:45 p.m. deputies of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office responded to 1614 Osborne Circle, Lake Worth after receiving a 911 call from the homeowner, James O'Neil. James O'Neil reported that his wife, Verna O'Neil had committed suicide. James advised as he and Verna struggled with firearm it accidentally discharged striking Verna in the left side of her face. The Medical Examiner listed the cause of death as gunshot wound to the head and the...
