PBSO Busts Suspect for Attempted First Degree Murder
Who remembers the shooting back in May, in unincorporated West Palm Beach (4600 block of Gardenette Road)? Apparently, this was a fight that got out of control. The victim ended up being transported to the hospital with a gunshot wound. After further investigation, we were able to locate the suspect, Kenneth A. Murph, and arrested him today for Attempted First Degree Murder (Firearm) and Armed Robbery (Firearm). Keep them coming, team!
PBSO Investigates the Shooting/Homicide of a Barber Near a Restaurant
At 10:30 am, Sunday, July 23, 2017, deputies were dispatched to a disturbance in the 4600 block of Myla Lane, West Palm Beach. Before their arrival, PBSO dispatch received a 911 call from a nearby Subway restaurant regarding a shooting victim appearing in the restaurant. PBC Fire Rescue arrived and transported the victim to a local hospital for treatment. Detectives learned that the victim died in surgery a short time later. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division are investigating the shooting as a homicide. The...
Remember This Guy? Well, He’s BUSTED!
Stephen Riselvato committed multiple thefts and vehicle burglaries at Youfit Gym and LA Fitness Gym’s in West Palm Beach. His motive was to enter the gym, pretend to workout, walk over to the key board, take a key and walk out of the business. The investigation determined that Port St. Lucie PD, St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office, Martin County Sheriff’s Office, Indian River County Sheriff’s Office and FDLE were investigating cases involving the same suspect. PBSO Detectives identified Riselvato as the suspect...
12-Year-Old Boy Struck During a Drive-by this Morning
At approximately 2:15 AM, PBSO received several calls of multiple shots being fired at 5089 Breckenridge Place, unincorporated West Palm Beach. Upon arrival Deputies were advised that four apartments had been fired into . In one of the apartments a 12 year-old boy was hit by one of the bullets and taken to the hospital by ground transportation with non-life threatening injuries. Violent Crime Detectives and Crime Scene Investigators are on scene at this time. This advisory will be updated when more information is...
PBSO Investigates a Shooting in West Palm Beach
Deputies responded to a shooting in the 2800 block of Saranac Ave, West Palm Beach. Upon arrival deputies found a male with gunshot wound(s). He was transported to a local hospital for treatment. No suspect information or known motive at this time. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division are in route to investigate further. More information will be released when it becomes available, in the meantime, anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS. You can also remain ANONYMOUS by downloading our...
Missing Christy Luna Tells Her Story Through Our Social Media 33 Years Later
33 years ago, on Memorial weekend, 8-year-old Christy Luna walked out of her home in search for cat food and was never found. Although a massive search was started, no one was ever charged. In an effort to revive the case, Media Relations lead a nontraditional social media campaign. We kicked our social media campaign on May 26th, the day before Christy went missing, all the way until the day after, May 28th. We used all outlets, Twitter, Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram to reach as many people...
Detectives Investigate Greenacres Double Shooting
Deputies responded to shots fired at Bowman Park, located on Bowman Street and Haverhill Road, Greenacres. Upon arrival deputies located two males with gunshot wounds. Both males were pronounced deceased on scene by PBC Fire Rescue personnel. No motive, suspect or witness information is known at this time. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division and Crime Scene Investigators are in route to the scene to investigate further. More information will be released when it becomes available. If anyone has information about this shooting they are...
Female Suspects Wanted for Attempted Abduction of One-Year Old Boy
The mother with the child strapped to her back was in front of her residence vacuuming her vehicle when she felt someone standing behind her. When she looked up she noticed a female dressed all in black trying to grab her baby from the sling on her back. The victim was able to fight off the female suspect. Once realizing the abduction was unsuccessful the female fled to an awaiting silver four door Honda. Suspect 1, was described as a heavy set, white...
