District 18

Shooting on Jasmine Drive

Update Detectives identified the suspect as Joshua McElhenney, DOB: 9/21/78. The suspect was located in Miami-Dade. Miami-Dade Homicide/SWAT assisted PBSO detectives with executing a search warrant in a hotel room where the suspect was arrested for First Degree Murder with a firearm, without incident. McElhenney is currently residing in Miami-Dade jail awaiting extradition back to Palm Beach County.   August 7, 07:36 On 8/6 at 7:25 pm, deputies responded to a shooting on Jasmine Drive, West Palm Beach. An adult male was found deceased....

Missing Person – Rodney Jones

Rodney Jones, 5'-7" - 5'-8", 170 lbs, last seen at South County Mental Health Facility in Belle Glade last night. Rodney suffers from schizophrenia and is believed to be suicidal. No known direction of travel but resides in Pahokee. Please contact PBSO if you or someone you know has information as to Rodney's whereabouts.

Missing Child – Jayden Gibson

Have you seen Jayden Gibson? He was last seen yesterday in the Boynton Beach area, wearing a black shirt, black shorts and white shoes. He frequents the Walmarts in Boynton Beach. We are worried about him. Jayden is only 11 years old and he suffers from ADHD. Let’s help him return home safely.  

Wallet Bandits

Help 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...

Shooting in West Palm Beach

Case Update Detectives are looking for any witnesses as we investigate a Shooting Homicide that occurred in the vicinity of Foster's Shak, West Palm Beach. The incident took place on June 10th around 1:45 am. Anyone with information can remain anonymous and be eligible for up to a $3,000 reward.   June 11, 2023 On Saturday, around 1:40 am, we responded to 2200 Belvedere Road in West Palm Beach. Shots were fired at Foster's Shak, and while no victims were initially found at the...

Mother Arrested for Stabbing

Last 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

Date:           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...

Arrest for Death of Toddler

We don't need a real tragedy to serve as a reminder to everyone of what could happen when you leave kids in hot cars. Please parents, check your vehicles twice before walking away without your babies. Hot car deaths could be preventable.

Scam Alert

Beware, 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...