Wallet Bandits

PBSO GH2023-08-15T11:38:46-04:00Help us identify these wallet bandits who have been victimizing innocent shoppers! Take a good look at this duo, because the next time you see them they'll be in mugshots. Dates of events:   On July 18, the female struck at Walmart (4300 Belvedere Rd, WPB), snatching a wallet from a victim's purse before fleeing in a Chevy Traverse (pic below).   On July 23, the team targeted another Walmart (9900 Belvedere Rd, RPB) and seamlessly stole another wallet from...

Mother Arrested for Stabbing

PBSO GH2023-08-15T11:41:18-04:00Last night, we responded to a stabbing at Palms West Hospital. Kendra Greene, the suspect, entered the NICU unit and removed her three-day-old infant from the ventilator. In her attempt to leave with the baby, hospital staff members intervened, so she took out a knife resulting in injuries to three staff members. Fortunately, Kendra dropped off the baby with a family member so the baby was safely transported back to Palms West Hospital by Palm Beach County Fire Rescue and...

Fireworks Scare at Wellington Green

PBSO GH2023-07-11T16:13:58-04:00Date:           Saturday, July 8, 2023 Time:           5:00 pm The PBSO Bomb Squad was requested to investigate an incident that occurred in the Mall at Wellington Green, on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 5:00 pm.  Numerous 911 calls were received after multiple patrons heard what they believed to be gunfire inside the mall.  The sounds caused mass panic, and the subsequent law enforcement response resulted in the mall being closed for more than three hours. Further investigation determined the sounds heard were...

Scam Alert

PBSO GH2023-05-26T11:47:26-04:00Beware, there is an imposter calling community members claiming to be us, a PBSO employee! This scammer is using various names and phone numbers, and telling recipients they need to call back regarding an ongoing civil matter. The phone number given, 561-291-6520, IS NOT a PBSO number. This is a SCAM! If you receive a call like this, please HANG UP IMMEDIATELY and CALL is at 561-688-3400, the nearest law enforcement agency, or 911 if necessary. Don't fall victim to...

Deputy Shoots Knife Wielding Man in Unincorporated Boynton Beach

PBSO GH2023-05-26T11:27:55-04:006:24 am       Male (just learned it was the suspect who called) calls 911 and advises there is a suspicious person holding two knives in front of Firehouse Sub’s located in the 9900 block of S. Military Trail, Boynton Beach.  6:34 am       Deputies arrive and notice the suspect sitting on a bench holding two knives. Deputies tried to establish a rapport with the suspect asking him to drop the knives.  Instead, the suspect charged at the deputies with the knives extended resulting...

Behind the Star – April 2023

PBSO GH2023-05-26T11:16:19-04:00This month's edition of our monthly series, "Behind the Star" is now available. As we close the week and the month, we want to share a glimpse of our daily operations and the hard work of our officers. Together, we're making a difference and keeping our streets safe.