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.
Deputies Investigate a Shooting in Belle Glade
Deputies responded to a shooting in the 600 block of SW Avenue D, Belle Glade. Upon arrival deputies found an adult male with gunshot wound to the leg. He was transported to a local hospital for treatment. No suspect information of known motive at this time. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division are investigating further. More information will be released when it becomes available, in the meantime, anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS or you can remain ANONYMOUS by downloading...
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...
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.
PBSO Looking for Man Wanted for Felony Battery and Aggravated Assault on Elderly
We don't take Elderly Abuse lightly! We identified him,but now we need your help to find him. If you know where Raymond hangs his hat please reach out to us so we can pay him a visit. Raymond Anthony Lee DOB: 2/16/82 After further investigation detectives identified a suspect, Raymond Anthony Lee, DOB: 2/16/82, as one of the black males who started an altercation with an elderly Hispanic male. Lee is wanted for Felony Battery and Aggravated Assault. His whereabouts are unknown. Anyone with information is...
PBSO is Proud of These Schools’ Anti-Bullying Programs
What a great time and experience we had with these amazing Elementary students. On March 15, 2017, North Grade Elementary and South Grade Elementary concluded their Anti-Bullying Program. The last day of the 12 week program was attended by Mrs. Sheira, a representative from the Anti-Defamation League. She provided a presentation to both schools regarding the identification of bullying, the different types of bullying, and methods to combat the issue of bullying. She ensured to remind the students that each one of them was...
PBSO Celebrates National K9 Veterna’s Day
Today, we celebrate K9 Veterans, on the official birthday of US Army K9 Corps. If anybody deserves the credit for this day is Joseph White, a retired military dog trainer, who came out with the idea to honor this day back in 1942. We spoke to Cpl. Darrell Johnson and Deputy Peter Tapia from PBSO K9 Unit about our furry friends’ life after retirement. Chico, for example, is a PBSO K9 detection dog assisting us with illegal substances, such as narcotics and explosives....
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...
