Fireworks Scare at Wellington Green
Date: Saturday, July 8, 2023 Time: 5:00 pm The PBSO Bomb Squad was requested to investigate an incident that occurred in the Mall at Wellington Green, on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at 5:00 pm. Numerous 911 calls were received after multiple patrons heard what they believed to be gunfire inside the mall. The sounds caused mass panic, and the subsequent law enforcement response resulted in the mall being closed for more than three hours. Further investigation determined the sounds heard were...
Arrest for Death of Toddler
We don't need a real tragedy to serve as a reminder to everyone of what could happen when you leave kids in hot cars. Please parents, check your vehicles twice before walking away without your babies. Hot car deaths could be preventable.
Arrest made on Homicide
Christopher Soto has been identified as the suspect in the homicide of the Hispanic woman who was found floating in a canal, in Delray Beach. Soto was located, arrested and booked into PBC Jail for First Degree Murder, Destruction of Evidence and Providing a False Statement. We are keeping the victim’s family in our thoughts and prayers.
Permitless Carry
Florida is now a permitless carry state! Listen to our latest podcast with Sheriff Ric Bradshaw as we dive into the facts and fictions of HB 543. Remember: no permit doesn't mean no responsibility. Stay informed, stay safe.
Scam Alert
Beware, there is an imposter calling community members claiming to be us, a PBSO employee! This scammer is using various names and phone numbers, and telling recipients they need to call back regarding an ongoing civil matter. The phone number given, 561-291-6520, IS NOT a PBSO number. This is a SCAM! If you receive a call like this, please HANG UP IMMEDIATELY and CALL is at 561-688-3400, the nearest law enforcement agency, or 911 if necessary. Don't fall victim to...
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.
