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Current news, events and public information from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

PBSO Arrest Man for 1989 Killing

We are proud to announced that we solved a 27-year-old murder case. Cold Case detectives emphasizes, "Not Giving Up!" Today, detectives obtained an indictment charging Clarence Butler, DOB: 3/22/1955, of Pahokee, with First Degree Murder of Simmie Harris. Simmie Harris was stabbed multiple times by Butler in his apartment between July 4, 1989 and July 5, 1989. Butler was located, arrested and booked into the Palm Beach County jail. He will attend first appearance Friday morning.    

Double Homicide In Lake Worth

Double Homicide on Washington Ave, Lake Worth. Deputies responded to a report of a shooting in the 700 block of Washington Ave, Lake Worth. Upon arrival they located two individuals deceased from gunshot wounds. This area is known to be a high drug and narcotic area. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division and Crime Scene Investigators are in route to the scene to investigate further. Two deceased individuals were found on scene. One female and one male. Detectives are still in the process...

Shooting In Lake Worth

PBSO in investigating a Shooting that occurred in the City of Lake Worth. Shortly after 6:00 pm this evening, deputies responded to a shooting that occurred at 10th Avenue and North A Street, in the city of Lake Worth. Upon arrival deputies located a male shot. He was transported to St. Mary’s Medical Center. His condition is unknown. No suspect or motive known at this time. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division and Crime Scene Investigators are in route to the scene to...

Shooting In Pahokee

Just before 1:00 am on Sunday, August 14, 2016, deputies responded to a shooting in the 700 block of Joe Louis Ave, located in Pahokee. Upon arrival, deputies located two individuals with gunshot wounds. Both victims were airlifted to St. Mary’s Medical Center where one of the victim’s passed away from his injuries and the second victim is in critical condition. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division and Crime Scene Investigators responded to the scene to investigate further. No motive or suspect...

Deputies are investigating a Shooting In Wellington

Deputies are investigating a Shooting that occurred in the 9800 block of Woolworth Ct, Wellington. Time: 1:47 pm Location: 9800 Block of Woolworth Court, Wellington Deputies responded to a shooting that occurred in the 9800 block of Woolworth Court, Wellington. Upon arrival they learned that there was a domestic between father in son (possibly stepfather in stepson) the result was the son/stepson shot the father/stepfather. The victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment. I am told he is expected to survive. The...

Grateful Citizen Suprises PBSO deputy

"You can't make this up, but the truth is REAL.... Today I get dressed for work, head out to my patrol car and see a note on the windshield. It was a THANK YOU letter from a Citizen supporter! Truly humbling experiences these past two days and so thankful that most people don't generalize and rather realize that police do a lot. I then go to my local drive through and make my selection. Get to the window to see a...

Lottery Ticket Thief FOUND

We told you we would see you soon! Remember this guy? The one who broke into a business through the roof and stole lottery tickets only to come back a few days later to cash a winning ticket in? Well, he is sitting cozy in jail tonight. Suspect, Scott Bosley, is currently incarcerated at the Broward County Jail on unrelated charges. PBSO Detectives have identified Bosley as the suspect that committed the burglary to a business entering thru the roof and stealing...

PBSO gives $168,000 In Scholarships

Over $168,000 was given to qualifying children of PBSO employees for college assistance. We do this every year at our Broken Star Scholarship Awards ceremony.   Broken Star Fund The Broken Star Fund was incorporated in 1984 as a 501c4 Tax Exempt Organization. (Not Tax Deductible). It is for the general welfare and benefit of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office employees and family members. The Broken Star Fund provides the follwing: Help the Fallen Deputies Family. Financial Support to Members who have had...

Shooting In Live Oak Apartments

On Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at 7:44 pm, the victim, 17 year old male, called 911to report that he was just shot while sitting outside his apartment in the Live Oak Plantation Apartment Complex.  The victim was located inside his apartment with a gunshot wound to the lower leg.  The victim and his mother, who was hurt while trying to get cover during the shooting were transported to St. Mary's by PBCFR both with non-life threatening injuries.  Occupied and unoccupied apartments...