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561 Predator Catcher helps Delray Beach officers catch child molester at Walmart
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — 561 Predator Catchers have helped Delray Beach police officers put another child predator in custody. Dustin Lampros, former MMA fighter and 561 Predator Catchers owner, uses the organization to lure predators by using decoy profiles pretending to be underage minors on dating applications. The...
Man hospitalized after shooting in unincorporated Boynton Beach: PBSO
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — A man is in the hospital with gunshot wounds after what is believed to be a targeted shooting, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO). PBSO says deputies responded to the shooting at 5:32 p.m. on Tuesday near Woolbright Road and Military...
Broward man charged in recent Delray Beach and Boca Raton bank robberies
DELRAY BEACH — A Broward County man is facing federal charges after two Palm Beach County bank robberies, one of which ended in a fatal crash in July and an injury to a Palm Beach County sheriff's deputy. The man, 44-year-old Courtney Mallory, was arrested by FBI agents at his Coconut Creek residence on...
6-year-old boy loses hand after firework explodes at Deerfield Beach home
A 6-year-old boy lost his hand after a firework exploded in a Deerfield Beach neighborhood on Tuesday morning, officials said. Deputies and fire rescue workers responded to a report of an explosion in the 600 block of Northwest 1st Terrace around 10:15 a.m., Broward Sheriff's Office officials said. When they...
Man hospitalized, another arrested after stabbing, standoff in Pompano Beach
An early-morning stabbing led to a standoff with authorities in Pompano Beach on Sunday that ended with one man hospitalized and another in custody. Broward Sheriff's Office deputies and Pompano Beach Fire Rescue initially responded to a stabbing call just before 5 a.m. near the 700 block of Northwest 15th Court.
14-year-old girl found safe after she's reported missing from Deerfield Beach
Broward Sheriff's Office detectives were searching for a teenage girl who was reported missing from Deerfield Beach this weekend, but she was found safe on Sunday afternoon. Sarah Capo, 14, had been last seen around 9:30 p.m. Friday near the 700 block of Northwest 38th Terrace, wearing a black shirt and black shorts.
Parkland Crime Update: Ex-Boyfriend Breaks Into Home Through Garage Window
This is a summary of crimes and other Parkland incidents through July 15, 2024, compiled through our joint effort with the Broward Sheriff’s Office to share updates with residents. Death Investigation. A victim of Death Investigation was reported on 07/09/2024. The reporting person advised the deceased was found on...
HELP FOR LITTLE FABIO: Uncles of 2-year-old crash survivor ask for justice
A small collection of flowers and candles sits by a post on South Military Trail near Lake Worth Beach. That's where Alejandro Rodriguez, 46, his wife Yanela Almaguer Perez, 43, and her 10-year-old son Diego Almaguer died in a July 10 crash. Fabio Almaguer, 2, survived the wreck with a...
Man smashes through 2 businesses for $8k worth of pre-rolls in Wilton Manors
WILTON MANORS, Fla. – Tempered glass, dozens of cameras and several locked doors did little to stop a man from stealing $8,000 worth of pre-rolls. The man was caught on several cameras in and around Art Frenzie on the drive in Wilton Manors. Video shows the man pulling, stabbing...
Woman Nabbed in Coral Springs After Throwing Hot Cooking Oil in Fiery Assault
A Hollywood woman wanted for assault was captured in Coral Springs after allegedly throwing hot cooking oil on a man, causing significant bodily harm. According to the Fort Lauderdale Police Department, officers responded to Broward Health Medical Center (BHMC) on January 2 regarding an aggravated battery incident. The victim, who...
Tamarac Crime Update: Thief Steals Donation Canister For Cancer Patients
This is a summary of Tamarac crime events through July 15, 2024, compiled through our joint effort with the Broward Sheriff’s Office to share updates with the residents. Momentum Solar was a victim of Burglary Conveyance at 6001 Hiatus Road that was reported on 07/10/2024. The total estimated loss was $65. An unknown suspect unbolted a tire from the victim’s vehicle and then attempted to put their very damaged tire on the victim’s vehicle, but it wouldn’t fit because there were 4 lug nuts on the victim’s vehicle and 5 lug nuts on the suspect’s wheel. It seems that after the suspect realized this, they left the victim’s rim on the ground but still took three lug nuts and left.
SEC charges 2 executives in $112M trucking Ponzi scheme
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has charged two more Florida executives with participating in a truck investment venture that allegedly bilked investors out of $112 million. Ricardi Celicourt, 40, of Coconut Creek, and Brisly Guillaume, 39, of Boynton Beach, were named in a lawsuit filed by the SEC on...
Coral Springs Police Chief Bradley McKeone Reports on Crime Trends and Community Safety Initiatives
A Message from Coral Springs Police Chief Bradley McKeone. I would like to share some current trends in our crime statistics. Compared to 2023, vehicle burglaries have decreased by 30% so far this year. This significant reduction is the result of focused prevention, proactive enforcement, and investigations by all the members of our department working together.
Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing 88-year-old woman
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday that it is searching for a missing and endangered adult. Nelida Velunza Arevalo, 88, was last seen Tuesday in Boca Raton wearing a short sleeve light peach and white shirt with flower print. Her direction of travel is unknown. The sheriff’s...
Family of 2-year-old orphaned in crash that killed entire family seeks information
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The family of a toddler whose parents and brother were killed in a car crash is asking for help in finding out what happened. The family's lawyer held a news conference Tuesday outlining how the little boy's life has been impacted. "There are no...
Margate Crime Update: Elderly Abuse, Theft, and Fraud Reported
This is a summary of Margate’s crime and arrests through July 13, 2024, compiled through our joint effort with the Margate Police Department to share updates with residents. Amera Realty Services was a victim of a Burglary Building/Structure at 1312 N State Road was reported on 07/10/2024. The total estimated loss was $545.
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