Behind the Star – February 2025

PBSO2025-02-12T14:57:10-05:00This month's edition of our monthly series, "Behind the Star" is now available.

Detectives Investigate a Shooting/Homicide in Unincorporated Lake Worth

PBSO2025-02-04T13:15:23-05:00Deputies were dispatched to a reported shooting in the 5000 block of Edgecliff Ave, Lake Worth. Upon their arrival, they discovered a 16-year-old male deceased from an apparent gunshot wound. Detectives from the Violent Crimes Division arrived on scene and assumed the investigation. It was determined that the shooting occurred when several juveniles mishandled a firearm, leading to the tragic death of the victim. A juvenile was identified and charged with second-degree murder with a firearm and tampering with evidence. The investigation...

High Visibility Enforcement to Improve Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety

PBSO2025-01-21T14:21:44-05:00Palm Beach County ranks fifth (top 40%) in the State of Florida, for counties with a population of over 300,000, for traffic crashes resulting in serious and fatal injuries to pedestrians and bicyclists. From January 1, 2024 to November 19, 2024, in Palm Beach County, pedestrians and bicyclists were involved in 1,542 collisions, resulting in 144 serious injury crashes, and 51 fatal crashes. In an effort to protect the safety of those most vulnerable roadway users, the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s...

Workplace Shooting at 9000 block of Belvedere Road

PBSO2025-01-17T12:38:23-05:00Shortly before noon, today, January 17, 2025, deputies responded to a shooting incident in the 9000 block of Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach. Upon arrival, they located one male victim suffering from a gunshot wound and another male with a graze wound. The suspected shooter remained at the scene and has been detained. Violent Crimes Detectives are on-site conducting further investigation. Both injured victims have been transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. There is no immediate threat to the public.

Seeking Potential Victims of Sexual Assault – Have you Encountered Ricould Grier?

PBSO2025-01-14T14:38:42-05:00The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Unit seeks the public’s assistance in locating any victims who may have interacted with Ricould Grier. Grier, who frequently visits Lake Worth Beach, West Palm Beach, and Riviera Beach, is known to drive a black Audi Q3. He has been arrested on charges of sexual assault, and investigators suspect there may be additional victims. If you have been affected by Ricould Grier or have relevant information, please contact Detective Guarducci at 561-688-4148...

Detectives Investigate Murder/Suicide at Harbor Chase Assisted Living * January 6, 2025

PBSO2025-01-09T16:09:12-05:00On Monday, January 6, 2024, at approximately 8:34 AM, deputies responded to the Harbor Chase Assisted Living in reference to a female and male who were found deceased. Detectives are investigating this incident as a murder/suicide.