News Release

Porch Pirate Eanted in Lake Worth Beach

Porch Pirate WANTED. An unknown male stole a package from a residence located in the 1600 block of S. Lakeside Drive, in the City of Lake Worth Beach. This incident occurred on August 30, 2024 between 4:30 am and 5:10 am.   Anyone who can identify this suspect is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS or you can remain ANONYMOUS by downloading our new app “PBSO” for your Apple or Android Smart Phone and using the “See Something” feature. The app can...

Shooting/Homicide that occurred in Unincorporated Lake Worth

PBSO deputies were dispatched to multiple reports of gunfire near Melaleuca Lane and Davis Road in unincorporated Lake Worth. Upon arriving in the 4600 block of Davis Road, they discovered an adult male with a gunshot wound to his leg. Further reports led them to the 3500 block of Melaleuca Lane, where a deceased adult male was found. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division have taken over the investigations into these shootings. At this time, information regarding suspects and motives are unknown. PBSO...

Update – Suspect Wanted For Grand Theft of Custom Art

Suspect wanted for Grand Theft. This unknown suspect entered the business located in 700 block of Lake Ave, City of Lake Worth Beach and proceeded to switch the tags on the merchandise which allowed him to purchase $6,500.00 worth of custom artwork for $50.00. This incident occurred on August 10, 2024 just after 3:00 pm.  PBSO urges anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers ** TIPS, 1-800-458-TIPS or remain ANONYMOUS by downloading our new app “PBSO” for your Apple or Android Smart Phone...

Shooting/Homicide that occurred in Belle Glade, September 2, 2024

Shortly after midnight on Monday, September 2, 2024, deputies responded to a shooting in the 300 block of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Belle Glade. Upon arrival, deputies located two adult males suffering from gunshot wounds. One male was pronounced deceased on scene. The second male was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division arrived on scene to investigate this double shooting as a homicide. Suspect and motive is unknown at this time.  PBSO urges anyone with...

Deputy Stabbed in Business Robbery

On Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at approximately 4:31 PM, a robbery was reported at a business located at 4180 South Jog Road, Greenacres. An off-duty PBSO deputy who entered the business became aware of the ongoing robbery and intervened. During the encounter, the deputy sustained stab wounds to his torso and hand. The suspect then fled the scene, stealing the deputy's patrol vehicle, which was later recovered near the intersection of Chickasaw Road and South Jog Road. Our deputy was...

PBSO to Host Heartwarming Story of Chris Singleton

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office to host Heartwarming Story of Chris Singleton , "The Journey of a Victims’ Son" – Mother Emanuel Church Tragedy in Charleston, SC Thursday, August 22, 2024 between 9:00 am to 12:00 pm (noon)

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is looking Nelida Velunza Arevalo – 88 years of age

The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance with locating a missing endangered adult.  NELIDA VELUNZA AREVALO DOB: 1/24/1936 Hair: brown    Eyes: brown  The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is looking Nelida Velunza Arevalo. Nelida, 88 years of age, was last seen today, July 23, 2024, in Boca Raton wearing a short sleeve light peach and white shirt with flower print. Direction of travel is unknown. Nelida has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, has diabetes and she is in need of medication.   Anyone...

High Visibility Enforcement to Improve Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety

PBSO Conducts High Visibility Enforcement to Improve Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety Palm Beach County ranks sixth (top 40%) in the State of Florida, for counties with a population of over 200,000, for traffic crashes resulting in serious and fatal injuries to pedestrians and bicyclists. In 2023, in Palm Beach County, pedestrians and bicyclists were involved in 1,710 collisions, resulting in 141 serious injury crashes, and 59 fatalities. In an effort to protect the safety of those most vulnerable roadway users, the...