Body Found After Lowering Water in a Canal in Southern PBC to Prepare for Hurricane Irma
On Saturday, September 9, 2017, deputies were alerted to a partially submerged vehicle located in a canal in southern Palm Beach County. The vehicle became uncovered in the canal as a result of the city or county lowering the water levels in preparation for Hurricane Irma’s landfall. A deceased person was found inside the vehicle. The identity of the person is unknown at this time. The vehicle was removed and preserved in preparation for an autopsy and further investigation. More...
PBSO’s Undercover Deputies Bust Another Pair Committing an Act During a State of Emergency
On September 13, 2017, shortly after noon, undercover deputies keeping an eye on a local businesses without power (Carnitas Deli & Grill - 2701 10th Ave North, Lake Worth), observed two suspects trying to gain entry into the business. The suspects were caught in the act and taken into custody without incident. Both suspects were interviewed and confessed to attempting to burglarize the business. The suspects are on the way to jail to be processed. Suspect 1 - Mitchell Feldman, DOB:...
Deputies Responding Also Were Overcome by Carbon Monoxide
On Wednesday, September 13, 2017, at 12:39 pm, deputies responded to a suspicious incident in the 13500 block of Caloosa Blvd. Upon arrival deputies encountered a female who was doing a welfare check on her parents saying that she found her parents on the floor covered in blood and not breathing. Further investigation determined that the couple left a generator running on the back porch which was secreting inside the house. Deputies immediately gave first aid, opened windows, doors and began...
Man Looting a Business During a State of Emergency
Detectives are seeking to identify this man who burglarized 3M Discount Express located in the 600 block of S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach. Once inside the suspect helped himself to cigarettes, lottery tickets and cash, totaling over $12,000. Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS or you can remain ANONYMOUS by downloading our new app “CONNECT & PROTECT”, “See Something Say Something” for your Apple or Android Smart Phone. #HurricaneIrma
PBSO Remembers September 11th
Let's pause to remember the thousands of people we lost 16 years ago. On September 11, 2001, over 400 first responders died in the line of duty while heroically putting the safety of others before their own. In a special way, this week, despite Hurricane Irma we remember those first responders, as well as all our fallen heroes who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty before, during and after that tragic day. As a commitment to our "We Remember Campaign,"...
Sheriff Bradshaw on Traffic Safety
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Suspects Almost Got Away With Burglarizing a Gun Business
Undercover deputies patrolling in the area of Zipcode Place, West Palm Beach, observed a suspicious box truck with no license plate attached driving in the area. Deputies observed the suspects wearing gloves, exit the truck and begin to canvass the area. A short time later the suspects reentered their vehicle and drove around the plaza. Deputies conducted a traffic stop and found the suspects with a loaded handgun, gloves, crowbars, a bag of ammunition and two new bicycle’s (that still had...
Busted for Stealing Musical Instruments During a State of Emergency.
Lavontte Williams is headed to jail for stealing musical instruments and equipment during a State of Emergency. Deputies patrolling in the 4600 block of N. Australian Ave, Mangonia Park, came across a white Mercedes SUV parked on the North side of Value Pawn and Jewelry with hurricane shutters (wooden boards) removed from the front of the business. Deputies determined a “burglary in progress” was occurring. After back up arrived a perimeter was set up around the business, an announcement was made and...
