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

Big-Hearted PBSO Deputies Bring Joy to Children in Tough Times

Sometimes we interact with people during the worst moments of their lives, giving us the opportunity to really make a difference. We responded to an address in Wellington where three children were being removed from their parents and home due to serious safety concerns. The Department of Children and Families (DCF) Investigator requested to use PBSO Wellington’s office as a staging area while arraignments where to place the children with a relative or foster care. The deputies got them pizza and...

Slater gets a surprise from PBSO SWAT and K9

Slater is one of the strongest people we know. He was diagnosed a few months ago with Stage 4 Neuroblastoma and is being treated for 18 months at St Jude’s Children’s Hospital. His story and courage have inspired all of us here at PBSO. Our SWAT and the K9 team sent Slater a surprise gift to let him know that he is #SlaterStrong. Hang in there Slater, we love you. Watch full video on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeM_NDMeAuk From his family...

Double Shooting on Haverhill Road

Media Advisory Shortly before 7:00pm, deputies responded to a vehicle that came to rest/crashed in the 4100 block of N. Haverhill Road in West Palm Beach. Upon arrival, deputies located one male deceased from a gunshot wound(s) and one injured from a gunshot wound(s) inside the vehicle. The injured victim was taken to a local hospital for treatment. The investigation has determined thus far that two vehicles were traveling southbound on Haverhill Road from 45th street. One vehicle shot at the other...

Busted: Bonnie & Clyde wannabes

Bonnie & Clyde wannabes who tried to steal from a 7-11 earlier this year. Mr. & Mrs. Froum sprayed a chemical spray in the clerk’s face when confronted and fled. They were arrested during a traffic stop in Delray yesterday. This cute couple is now in Jail, separate cells!

Sexual Assault Notification Helpline

If you were a victim of sexual assault and reported it to any Law Enforcement Agency in Palm Beach County prior to July 1, 2016 and would like to know the status of the evidence collected, please contact law enforcement at 561-688-4127. Please leave your name and contact information and someone will call you back. Supportive services are available by contacting Palm Beach County Victim Services & Certified Rape Crisis Center 24 Hour Helpline at 561-833-7273. Sexual Assault Notification Helpline

Sonic Robbery in Greenacres

This is how you Sonic? Two armed men took cash from a sonic drive-in in Greenacres. The 1st suspect is a black male, 5’08”, with a black hoodie with red lettering. The 2nd one is a light-skinned male, 5’08”, blue eyes, with a black hoodie and white lettering. Call 1-800-458-TIPS

PBSO Brings Joy to Little Smiles Graduates

More than 45 students were honored at the Graduation Achievement Celebration held at ChildNet in Palm Beach County. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, joined by over 12 community sponsors, was able to provide each graduate with their own laptop and gift cards for school supplies. See the full video on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBrYn1zCzIM

Lightning Strikes Two Men in Lake Worth

The men struck by lighting have been identified as: Enrique and Antonio Miranda. Detectives learned that 71-year-old Enrique Miranda and his son, Antonio, were cutting branches with a machete within a wooded area when three consecutive lightning bolts struck a tall Australian pine tree. The men who were standing near the base of the tree were struck with the electrical current causing them to fall. Enrique managed to call 911 and direct PBC Fire Rescue to their location at 22nd...