North Region

Teen Rescued from Nearly Drowning Reunites with First Responders

First responders, including PBSO's Marine Unit hero, Joe Pollock, reunited with the teen who they prevented from nearly drowning. “I remember the feeling of helplessness when I was on the way up and I knew I wouldn’t make it up,” said Casey Staniszewski in a press conference after thanking everyone involved in his rescue, including his friend who was there with him, the medical staff at St Mary’s, the first responders from the Palm Beach County Sheriff Marine Unit, Palm...

Homicide in the Town of Lake Park

September 10, 2018 2nd Update – Media Advisory Further investigation determined the victim had arrived at the Barber shop to pick up his son (12 years of age).  He parked the car on the edge of the curb, leaving it running with his daughter (5 years of age) in the back seat.  His intention was too quickly pick up the son and return to the car when he saw the deceased, Terrence Wilson Jr., open the driver side door, get in...

Fraudulent Use of Stolen Credit Cards – Suspect wanted

For Immediate Contact:       Crime Stoppers 1-800-458-TIPS Text to: tips@cspbc.com Email to:  www.crimestopperspbc.com MEDIA ADVISORY   Suspect wanted for Fraudulent Use of Stolen Credit Cards. An unknown female used the victim’s stolen credit cards at various locations in Palm Beach Gardens; Macy’s, Ulta Beauty and Office Depot. The victim suffered a loss of over $ 1300. This incident occurred on August 8, 2018. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS or you can remain ANONYMOUS by downloading our new app “PBSO” for your Apple or...

Attempted Abduction of a Teen – Detectives are Seeking a PERSON of INTEREST

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is Seeking a Person of Interest * ONLY * What:          An attempted Kidnapping of a 14 year old female When:         August 14, 2018 Where:        4900 block of Pineaire Lane, West Palm Beach Time:           11:00 pm A teen, 14 years of age, was walking westbound in the 4900 block of Pineaire Lane towards Haverhill Road and heard was appeared to be vehicle, white van, stop behind her.  She saw the door open and an unknown male approach her.  The...

Update on Jupiter Welfare Check Homicide

**UPDATE ** August 17, 2018 2nd Suspect ARRESTED, ADJUDICATED and SENTENCED in Cuban Court First Time EVER in the history of the United States Suspect 2: Marcos Ernesto Yanes Gutierrez On July 19, 2015, approximately 10:00 am, deputies were dispatched to complete a welfare check on the homeowner living in the 9700 block of Mockingbird Trail, Jupiter.  After a cursory check of the residence deputies located a male inside deceased.  Further investigation determined the victim, retired Dr. Ronald Schwartz, was a victim of Homicide.  Detectives...

Detectives Investigate a Domestic Stabbing

Media Advisory ****** UPDATE ****** Time: 08:09 am The victim has been identified as Rolando Francois, DOB: 6/05/1990, of  West Palm Beach. The investigation is still active and ongoing.   Time: 10:56 am Deputies responded to a report of a stabbing in the 1900 Block of North Haverhill Road, West Palm Beach. Upon arrival deputies located an adult male deceased. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division arrived on scene to investigate further. Detectives were advised that a domestic incident occurred between and male and female resulting in the...