Vanessa, Our Beloved 18 Year Old Holsteiner Mare Passes Away
The Sheriff’s Office Mounted Unit is heartbroken to share the news of the passing of Vanessa, our beloved 18-year-old Holsteiner mare. Vanessa fell ill during her assignment at St. Mary’s Medical Center and sadly succumbed to her medical condition. Known for her athleticism and confidence, she was a cherished member of our team and will be deeply missed.
Shooting/Homicide at Ali Baba Club in Greenacres
PBSO deputies responded to a shooting in the parking lot of Ali Baba Club, 4600 block of Lake Worth Road, Greenacres. Upon arrival deputies located one adult male deceased from gunshot wounds and a second adult male suffering from gunshot wounds. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division are investigating this Shooting/Homicide. It is believed an altercation took place inside the club resulting in the shooting outside, in the parking lot. PBSO is appealing to the public for any information related to this...
Juvenile Brawl at Olympia in Wellington
On October 31, 2024, at 9:45 PM, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputies were dispatched to the Olympia guard house located at the intersection of Fatio Boulevard and Shearson Boulevard in Wellington. The initial call, made by Olympia security, reported a person with a gun at the clubhouse. However, upon arrival, deputies were informed by several juveniles and security personnel that the situation involved only a verbal altercation. During the on-scene investigation, deputies conferred with off-duty employment FWC officers who confirmed...
Seeking the Public Assistance Identifying Robbery Suspects
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public's assistance in identifying two suspects involved in a robbery at GameStop. On December 22, 2023, the suspects entered the store located in the 1200 block of Northlake Blvd, Lake Park, and inquired about purchasing a PlayStation 5 console. When an employee presented the console, one suspect snatched it from the employee's hands and both suspects immediately fled.
5 Year Anniversary – Homicide in Lake Park
On Wednesday, October 9th, 2019, at about 11:11 a.m., a shooting occurred in the area of Laurel Drive and Flagler Boulevard within the city of Lake Park. Unfortunately, the victim, Jonathan White, was shot and killed and the suspect(s) fled the area in a black SUV.
PBSO is Reaccredited with “Excelsior” Status by Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc.
In July of this year (2024), four experienced law enforcement professionals trained as assessors were selected by the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc. to conduct an assessment of the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office. This assessment looked at our policies, procedures, practices, and facilities to determine compliance with 235 Commission standards. The assessors spent three days reviewing documents, interviewing personnel, and observing and inspecting vehicles and equipment while making site visits to many of our locations around the...
Update – Detectives Investigate at Double Homicide on Canal Street, Belle Glade
Shortly before 10:00 pm, last evening, deputies responded to a shooting at 27 Canal Street, Belle Glade. Upon arrival, deputies located two adult males deceased from apparent gunshot wounds. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division arrived on scene to investigate this double shooting/double homicide further. No suspect or motive is known at this time. We urge anyone with information related to this crime to contact Detective Emily Vander-Laan at 561-688-4711, Vander-LaanE@pbso.org, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-458-TIPS (8477).
Behind the Star – October 2024
This month's edition of our monthly series, "Behind the Star" is now available.
