From 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...
Suspect wanted for Strong Arm Robbery in Boca Raton.
Suspect wanted for Strong Arm Robbery in Boca Raton. An unknown suspect committed a strong arm robbery to a person riding a hover board and walking his dog in the 18200 block of Boca Way Drive, Boca Raton. The suspect appeared to be a Hispanic male between 16 & 17 years of age, 5’09” – 5’10”, 140 pounds, with black spiked hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a light brown t-shirt and desert camouflage cargo shorts. The suspect fled...
Sergeant Jeffery Garten Thank You For Your Service.
After 29 long years of dedicated service, Sergeant Jeffery Garten retires from PBSO. Thank you so much for your service Sir! From all of us at PBSO we wish you a happy retirement.
Deputy Dennis Wallace Killed While On Duty
Our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Deputy Sheriff Dennis Wallace from the Stanislaus Sheriff's Office, a 20 year veteran who died Nov 13th. While investigating a suspicious vehicle dispatchers alerted him the vehicle was stolen, he then requested backup. When the second Deputy arrived on the scene he discovered Deputy Wallace. He was shot twice in the head from point blank range. The suspect fled in the stolen car, later carjacking a second vehicle. Later that day the suspect was apprehended...
Victim found Shot In His Backyard
Just before noon, in the 600 block of Urquhart street, a victim was found shot in his backyard. He is being taken to a local Hospital. No suspect, motive or condition known at this time.
PBSO Detectives are investigating an early morning shooting.
PBSO Detectives are investigating an early morning shooting. On October 30, 2016, at 4:45 am, Deputies and PBCFR responded to the 700 block of S. Military Trail, WPB, in reference to a shooting that just occurred. Upon their arrival the adult male victim was located outside the front entrance with a gunshot wound to the torso. He was transported to a local hospital where he is listed in stable condition. No witnesses were located or identified. No motive known. Anyone with information is urged...
