PBSO Empowering Girls in College Recruitment Tour
On January 24, 2017, our Empowering Girls Mentoring Group attended a College Recruitment Tour at the West Palm Beach Convention Center. The girls had an opportunity to talk with representatives from Palm Beach State, Bethune-Cookman University, Florida A&M University, Keiser University, Tuskegee University, Florida Atlantic University, Edward Waters College, Fort Valley State University and many other educational facilities. One of our girls, Dominique Page, got accepted on the spot to Bethune-Cookman University located in Daytona Beach, Florida. It was a wonderful experience for our young...
PBSO Murder/Suicide Investigation
Detectives are investigating what appears to be a Murder/Suicide. PBSO dispatch received a call from a male uttering to please send HELP to a residence in the 6200 block of Adriatic Way, Greenacres, then hung up. When deputies arrived, they found a female deceased in the home alone. A short time later, Riviera Beach Police Department advised that they were investigating a male who jumped to his death from the Blue Heron bridge into the water located near Phil Foster Park. PBSO detectives, Crime Scene Investigators...
We Need Your Help Finding Semi-Automatic Handgun
PBSO detectives are seeking the public's assistance to locate a black semi-automatic handgun that may have been picked up by a passerby in the area of Lake Worth Road, between Jog Road and Haverhill Road. If anyone may have picked up a handgun resembling this picture above we urge to contact PBSO Dispatch at 561-688-3400. Remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS or download our new app “CONNECT & PROTECT,” “See Something Say Something” for your Apple or Android Smart Phone Here is the black...
Woman Steals $40,000 in Jewelry from West Palm Home
A woman is being accused of stealing $40,000 worth of jewelry from a home near West Palm Beach. If this person looks like anyone you know please let us know, there could be a reward for your info. The female suspect has long, straight, reddish brown hair. She was wearing a peach shirt and white pants with black patches on both sides of the hip area. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS. You can remain ANONYMOUS by downloading our new...
PBSO Vans Transport Elementary School Children to Palm Beach Zoo
Hope-Centennial Elementary School 2nd Grade Team requested PBSO vans for transportation for a Field Trip to Palm Beach Zoo. On Thursday, January 12, 2017 and Friday, January 13, 2017 deputies assisted 85 students and 7 teachers over the 2 day period. We all had a great time!
Female Tosses Dog from a Bridge
Deputies responded to Phil Foster Park in reference to an animal cruelty complaint. Upon arrival deputies learned that a female just threw a dog off the Blue Heron Bridge approximately 40-50 feet off the ground below. Several witnesses stated that the dog was clearly in distress, pain, whining and struggling to move. Witnesses advised that the female stated several times that she threw the dog off the bridge, “cause dogs can fly." Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control responded and transported the dog...
Jupiter Woman Arrested and Charged with Aggravated Assault
PBSO dispatch received a call from a resident in the 16300 block of Alexander Run, Jupiter. The resident stated that her neighbor was armed with a firearm and pointed and discharged the firearm at her. The homeowner then retreated into her home. Deputies arrived on scene and attempted to reason/talk with the homeowner. The homeowner refused to respond to deputies commands on scene so PBSO SWAT members were called. SWAT team members arrived and devised a plan. The plan was affected which resulted in the homeowner...
Detectives Investigate an Accidental Death
Detectives investigate an accidental injury death that occurred at the South Florida Fairgrounds. It appears the victim; Vincent Redd, was assisting with setting up a carnival ride when the forklift came into contact with the overhead power lines. The unresponsive male was taken via trauma hawk to St. Mary’s Medical Center where he was pronounced dead by emergency room personnel. This incident occurred at 10:30 am. The South Florida Fair Grounds is located 600 Fairgrounds Road, West Palm Beach. Vincent Redd, DOB: 11/23/62 is from...
