District 16

Suspect Arrested for Homicide of a person known to him

Deputies responded to a stabbing in the 6100 block of Oak Royal Drive, in unincorporated Lake Worth. Upon arrival, deputies located a deceased male within the residence. The investigation determined that Moslet Elmeus, stabbed the adult male, a person known to him.  Deputies located the suspect nearby. He was arrested and booked into the PBC Jail the charges listed below.

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office to Provide Investigation Update on Assassination Attempt

WASHINGTON – Today at 4:00 p.m., the Justice Department, FBI, U.S. Secret Service, and Palm Beach County Sherriff’s Office will hold a press conference to provide an update on the investigation into the apparent assassination attempt of the former president.

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...

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)

Bomb Threat to PBSO Facilities

At approximately 1:50 PM, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office (PBSO) dispatch center received a call reporting a bomb threat. PBSO deployed multiple units to investigate, including the Bomb Unit, our helicopter, K-9 bomb-detection dogs, and all available road patrol officers. All PBSO facilities on Gun Club Road, West Palm Beach, between Congress Avenue and Kirk Road, were immediately evacuated. Palm Beach County Courts on Gun Club Road were also evacuated, while the PBSO Corrections Division sheltered in place. By 3:30...

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...