South Region

PBSO Investigate a Shooting in Lake Worth

PBSO Deputies received a call of “shots fired” approximately 1:30 am in the area of 914 F Street, Lake Worth. Upon arrival Deputies found an Hispanic adult male deceased from being shot and another with non-life threatening injuries. He was transported to the hospital. Detectives are investigating this death. There is no motive to the shooting at this time and no suspect information. This advisory will be updated when more information becomes available.

Man Accused of Indecent Exposure and Trespassing Near Children in Boca Raton

Lawrence Allen Dunn, DOB 12/10/61, was observed hiding behind bushes and appearing to commit a lewd & lascivious act while watching young children as they were walking to school. The most recent incident occurred in the unincorporated area of Boca Raton. He is also known to spend time in Broward County. Dunn was arrested today on a warrant for Indecent Exposure and Trespassing. He has been transported to the Palm Beach County Jail for processing.

PBSO Takes Elementary Students to LEGOLAND!

On March 16, 2017, the City of Lake Worth - District 14 Community Policing Unit with the assistance of Legoland treated 40 students from North Grade and South Grade Elementary to a fun-filled day at Legoland  in Winter Haven, Florida. The field trip was a culmination of the hard work and effort of each student that participated in the “Breaking the Cycle of Gang Recruitment” program. The program originated with the concept of mentoring elementary-aged children who could potentially have a high propensity...

Oldest Case Ever Solved by Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Offic

The oldest case ever solved by Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office takes a step closer to justice for the first time in four decades. Friends and relatives of Delray Beach, Florida resident, Jean Savage, and even retired PBSO law enforcement officials were relieved to hear the unexpected news. This was the heartbreaking case of Jean Savage, who was murder on a a gloomy afternoon in 1975. The victim's husband found Jean murdered in a pool of blood. She had been raped and stabbed numerous times. Officials...

PBSO Looking for Male Associated with Family Dollar Armed Robbery

Armed robbery at Family Dollar! Please keep a look out and send any information our way. An unknown male entered the business and committed an armed robbery. He was captured on surveillance video while inside the store. The suspect, armed with a semi-auto handgun, was described as a black male, approximately 5’06”, 150 lbs., bald with a short gray scruffy beard. He was wearing a white long sleeve shirt underneath a brown t-shirt, blue jeans and black shoes. He fled in an early 2000’s...

PBSO Reads to Children to Commemorate Dr. Seuss

In celebration of Dr. Seuss’s birthday, District 14 was invited to read to the VPK class at Highland Elementary. Deputy Richard Toranzo read to the children the book “Green Eggs and Ham.” A total of 15 children attended the reading session. After reading, each student was provided an After School Safety coloring book, a mood color changing pencil, and a Junior Deputy Badge. Deputy Toranzo swore-in each child. This small gesture goes a long way with the Spanish speaking community. District 14 wants to ensure that...

PBSO is Investigating a Hate Crime

Deputies responded to a vandalism call in the 7000 block of San Salvador Drive, Boca Raton, on Sunday, February 13, 2017 at 8:00 am. Upon arrival the deputy learned that her son's 2001 Ford black mustang had been parked on the east side of the residence for the past couple of months. Sometime between February 11, 2017 at 7:00 pm and February 12, at 8:00 am, an unknown person spray painted a white Swastika symbol on the driver side door. There is no...

PBSO is Seeking Your Help to Identify Female Associated with a Fight

PBSO is seeking your help to identify a female associated with a fight that took place on Sunday. The female can been seen in the middle of these two other women in this picture. Deputies responded to a fight that occurred outside, in-between Downtown Pizza and CJ’s Island Grill, early Sunday morning. Deputies learned that an altercation took place between two females. The fight was broken up by other patrons before deputies arrived. One female stayed on scene and the other fled. This investigation is active and...

PBSO Person of Interest in Attempted Children Abduction

Black male approached two children asking if they would like candy in a dirty white van similar to an attempted abduction on the 13th. ‬ On January 31, 2017, at approximately 6:00 pm, two children were approached by an unknown black male as they were walking home near Winder Court in the Lake Charleston Community. Both children were asked by the black male if they wanted candy, they said no and ran home. The “person of interest” was described as: In his 40’s ...

Man Caught Stealing Car in Lake Worth on Surveillance Video

This guy was captured on surveillance video as he entered Food Mart in the City of Lake Worth. He walked out of the store then entered an unattended, idling 2013 Toyota Corolla and bounced. This incident occurred on February 20, 2017. Food Mart is located in the 100 block of Federal Highway, Lake Worth. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS. You can remain ANONYMOUS by downloading our new app “CONNECT & PROTECT”, “See Something Say Something” from your Apple or...