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Current news, events and public information from the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.

PBSO/FDLE/PBC State Attorney’s Office Investigate Deputy Involved Shooting in Riviera Beach

Time:           12:13 pm Location:     1300 block of 27th Street, Riviera Beach Tactical agents assigned to the Violent Crimes Division as part of the US Marshals South Florida Task Force received information that a fugitive they were looking for was residing at a residence in the 1300 block of 27th Street, Riviera Beach. Upon arrival to the residence and preparation of affecting the arrest on the suspect in question, the suspect and another unknown male, both armed with a weapon, fled out the back...

Common School Crossing Violations

If you are a parent, you know that the commute to and out of school can be chaotic with lots of traffic and crossing guards helping kids cross streets, but common school crossing violations are accidents waiting to happen. Let's protect our children, here’s how.   See all PBSO videos on our PBSO TV channel!

Frontier Elementary Students honor Deputies

Yesterday, on 9/11, the Safety Patrol students at Frontier Elementary School, in Loxahatchee honored their local PBSO and PBCFR on Patriot Day. The students collected different items  and put together a gift basket along with homemade cards thanking the deputies for their service. Members from PBSO  District 15 as well as their School Resource Deputy visited with the students and were presented with their gifts.      

Homicide in the Town of Lake Park

September 10, 2018 2nd Update – Media Advisory Further investigation determined the victim had arrived at the Barber shop to pick up his son (12 years of age).  He parked the car on the edge of the curb, leaving it running with his daughter (5 years of age) in the back seat.  His intention was too quickly pick up the son and return to the car when he saw the deceased, Terrence Wilson Jr., open the driver side door, get in...

New Security Plan for High School Football Games

PBC Superintendent Fennoy meets with School Officials to craft a new Security Staffing plan for PBC High School Football Games. Saturday morning kickoffs for the biggest games of the season will start at 6 PM instead of 7 PM. Only clear bags will make it through the gates. For those who leave mid-game, you will have to buy another ticket. Thankfully, no students were or injured in Friday’s horrific shooting incident. PBSO will assist PBC School Board Police will all ongoing efforts.