PBSO raises $56k for the Special Olympics
Never doubt the power of a group of committed individuals trying to make a difference. PBSO celebrated The Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run 35th anniversary by raising $55,925. Thanks to all those who participated in this year’s Law Enforcement Torch. August 16, 2018 This year PBSO raised $55,925 for the SpecialOlympics. Today is particularly special because it’s the 35th anniversary of the SpecialOlympics Law Enforcement Torch.
New Security Plan for High School Football Games
PBC Superintendent Fennoy meets with School Officials to craft a new Security Staffing plan for PBC High School Football Games. Saturday morning kickoffs for the biggest games of the season will start at 6 PM instead of 7 PM. Only clear bags will make it through the gates. For those who leave mid-game, you will have to buy another ticket. Thankfully, no students were or injured in Friday’s horrific shooting incident. PBSO will assist PBC School Board Police will all ongoing efforts.Sheriff Bradshaw Responds to Shooting
"There is no real way to prevent someone who wants to hurt someone else, but what we can do is enhance security to deter things like this from happening." - Sheriff Ric BradshawFrom Inmates to Graduates
"Don't serve the time, let the time serve you." - Connor Vaughn. Six inmates graduated from the West Detention Center in Belle Glade. They received their GED diplomas to help them re-enter back into society when they are released from jail. The GED Program is a second chance to get a High School Diploma. The requirements are the same, they are responsible to complete courses like Language Arts, Science, Social Studies and Math. Everybody deserves a second chance and these men...
SCAM ALERT: Bank representative WILL NOT Come to Your Home
SCAM ALERT! Remember: A bank representative WILL NOT call YOU and WILL NOT come to your home to switch out a debit or credit card. Elderly victims from around the country have reported being contacted by a bank representative claiming to be a representative of their banking establishment (all victims bank with different banking institutions). The unknown representative/suspect advises the victim(s) that there is fraudulent activity on their debit/credit cards and they will be sending a bank representative to their home to...
We Welcome the Town of Loxahatchee Groves as our District 17,
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Three Arrested for Burglary, Possession of Burglary Tools, and Resisting Arrest.
As a result of a long term investigation, agents from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office South Florida Task Force and their law enforcement partners as well as agents from the Broward County Sheriff’s Office Burglary Apprehension Team conducted a joint surveillance operation on Hugo Leal. As a result of the operation, Hugo Leal, Alexis Huerres and Eliener Alfonso were all taken into custody after committing a high-end residential burglary in the community of Polo Club / Vintage Oaks (Linton and Military...
Skimming Device Found on ATM Machine in the Village of Royal Palm Beach
These suspects are wanted for installing a skimming device on a bank ATM machine in the Village of Royal Palm Beach. The unknown suspects were caught on bank surveillance video installing a skimming device on an ATM machine in the Village of Royal Palm Beach. They were believed to be driving in a 2016 or 2017, Gray KIA Sorento. The skimming device was found on three occasions; June 14, 2017, July 1, 2017 and July 8, 2017. Detectives have notified potential victims. Anyone...
