District 12

Zero Tolerance for Hate

We arrested suspect, Daniel Scanlan, who hit a man from behind, removed his black yarmulke (Orthodox Jewish skullcap), and called him a "Dirty Jew Kike". A woman attempted to intervene and the suspect snatched her cell phone, insulted her, and threw her to the ground causing a minor laceration to her right elbow. The suspect then fled to a White Kia vehicle and drove away, but he has been arrested. Welcome to PBC jail.    

Deputy Shoots Knife Wielding Man in Unincorporated Boynton Beach

6:24 am       Male (just learned it was the suspect who called) calls 911 and advises there is a suspicious person holding two knives in front of Firehouse Sub’s located in the 9900 block of S. Military Trail, Boynton Beach.  6:34 am       Deputies arrive and notice the suspect sitting on a bench holding two knives. Deputies tried to establish a rapport with the suspect asking him to drop the knives.  Instead, the suspect charged at the deputies with the knives extended resulting...

Countywide Seat Belt & Child Safety Restraint Enforcement on Sunday, April 30, 2023

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is conducting a countywide Seat Belt & Child Safety Restraint Enforcement on Sunday, April 30, 2023. The purpose of this operation is to conduct high-visibility, zero-tolerance enforcement of all Florida State Statutes regarding seat belt usage and child safety restraints. The locations of the enforcement will be in the unincorporated areas of Palm Beach County. The hours of operation will be from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.  

Behind the Star – April 2023

This month's edition of our monthly series, "Behind the Star" is now available. As we close the week and the month, we want to share a glimpse of our daily operations and the hard work of our officers. Together, we're making a difference and keeping our streets safe.  

Sexual Battery Arrest

Our detectives worked tirelessly to identify and apprehend the suspect responsible for a heinous crime against an innocent victim. We arrested Darrell Moreland Jr. for Sexual Battery with a deadly weapon, Kidnapping and Robbery with a deadly weapon. We thank the community for their support and remind everyone to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity.

Fatal Accident – Bacom Point Road/Rardin Avenue, Pahokee 03/01/23

D-1 was operating V-1 eastbound on Bacom Point Road approaching the intersection of Rardin Avenue. For unknown reasons V-1 departed the roadway to the right and mounted the sidewalk. As V-1 mounted the sidewalk it impacted P-1, who was walking eastbound, from the rear. P-1 wrapped the front of V-1 as V-1 continued to travel southeast. As V-1 traversed the intersection P-1 was projected to the ground. D-1 brought V-1 to a stop off of the roadway, exited V-1, and...

ATV Statute

Each year, we respond to various ATV-related incidents, some fatal. We understand that seeing us on ATVs might create confusion. However, the FSS 316.2074 states that "an ATV may be used by law enforcement officers on public roads while in the course & scope of their duties." The FSS 316.2123 says an ATV may be operated during the daytime. However, the County opted out of that statute, by a majority vote, as it is possible. We hope this clarifies the...