Tag - busted

Human Trafficking Suspects in Custody

  In August 2018, the Human Trafficking Task Force began an investigation into Human Trafficking activity which focused on two suspects, Keto Postemus and Aaron Martinez. On 10/11/18, HTTF executed a residential search warrant in the 2000 block of SW 12th Court, in the City of Delray Beach, to collect evidence in support of the human trafficking investigation. Several digital devices were seized from the residence and placed into PBSO evidence for further extraction and review. Based on the evidence seized...

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:...

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...

We Found the Person Involved in the Assault of our Deputy

We found him and he is about to be booked. The suspect is currently being interviewed by detectives. Once done he will be transported to jail on the charges below. ** BUSTED ** For Aggravated Assault on a Deputy with a Deadly Weapon Just after midnight on August 13, the supect flagged our deputy down claiming was in need of assistance. As our deputy exited his vehilce the suspect immediately advanced him and suddenly for unknown reasons struck him with an unknown sharp...

PBSO Busts Lake Worth Man for 1987 Shooting/Death of Wife

On July 23, 1987, at 7:45 p.m. deputies of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office responded to 1614 Osborne Circle, Lake Worth after receiving a 911 call from the homeowner, James O'Neil. James O'Neil reported that his wife, Verna O'Neil had committed suicide. James advised as he and Verna struggled with firearm it accidentally discharged striking Verna in the left side of her face. The Medical Examiner listed the cause of death as gunshot wound to the head and the...