South Region

Neighbor Calls Police on Parrot

Our Deputies in Lake Worth Beach came to the help of someone screaming for help. Hilarity ensued. "I was changing the brakes on my wife's car and had my 40-year-old parrot, Rambo, on his outside perch where he sings and talks. Sometime later four police officers showed up saying a neighbor called because she heard a woman screaming for help. I promptly introduced the officers to Rambo and we all had a good laugh. Afterward, I also introduced Rambo to the...

Coffee with a Deputy

We were at Einstein Brothers Bagels in Boca Raton yesterday until 10:00 am mingling with local residents answering questions and addressing any of their concerns. By the way, there is nothing more rewarding for us than hearing “Thank you for your service!” It’s our duty, to serve and protect the residents of Palm Beach County. Thank you to everyone who stopped by this morning to chat with our deputies or to ask questions. We felt the love & support from our Boca...

Jorge Vargas Murder – Seeking the Public’s Help

We are seeking the assistance of Palm Beach County's public to find out who killed Jorge Vargas. This tragic incident took place on Wednesday, August 7th at approximately 4:30 PM, at the Cruz Fashion Store in Lake Worth Beach. Our team and the victim's family is asking anyone who might have any information to please call Crime Stoppers at (800)458-TIPS or our Violent Crimes Division at (561)688-3400. Let's bring closure for this family.  

Loving Donations from Lovely Ladies

Thank you to the sweet "Ladies Auxiliary of the Jewish War Veterans of USA" for kindly donating stuffed animals and pajamas to our District, local Fire Dept. & Representatives of Children’s Hospitals to distribute to kids in traumatic situations. We serve and protect with our hearts. Believe it or not, a small gesture of love can make a huge difference in these children’s lives. Thank you!  

Baby June found one year ago

Tomorrow marks the one year anniversary since Baby June was found in the Boynton Beach Inlet by an off-duty firefighter. A reward up to $10,000 is offered to anyone who can help identify who is Baby June and where her parents are. She was suffocated, thrown into the ocean and after one year since we found her, we still need answers. Today we held a press conference with the detectives about updated information on the investigation of Baby June's death:

Operation Strike Heat nets 60 Arrests

Operation Strike Heat nets 60 arrests for Weapons, Drugs, and Driving Charges. The operation concentrated on crime offenses of narcotics (trafficking and sales), firearms, burglaries, robberies, and gang activity. It took place in the north end of Palm Beach County last weekend, April 12th & 13th, 2019 from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm. The areas of concentration were Unincorporated West Palm Beach, Riviera Beach, Town of Mangonia Park and Town of Lake Park. Sixty arrests were effected for weapons-related charges, narcotic...